NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States
On Tuesday, June 21, ahead of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s visit to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Malerba, Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
Remember the Removal riders complete journey
Eleven Cherokee bicyclists who were part of the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride finalized their 950-mile journey on Friday, June 17 with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation.
Cherokee women seeking name change for Clingman’s Dome
For thousands of years, the area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park called Clingman’s Dome was known to Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). Two Cherokee women are starting the process to change the name back to its roots.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools recognized for serving students with severe disabilities
The Cherokee Central Schools Special Services team has been awarded the 2018 McLean-Yoder Award for Excellence (MYAPE).
EBCI 4-H Program wins awards at Swain County Fair
The Swain County Fair was held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Inspiration Park in Bryson City.
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A song of his praises wins every battle!
But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals.
COMMENTARY: Voting by absentee ballot
I hope every eligible North Carolina resident plans to vote in the November election
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Booster Club deserves pat on the back
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” To me, it seems as though he very well could have been talking about the Cherokee High School Braves Booster Club.
Braves Football prepares for the upcoming season
The bleachers inside of the Ray Kinsland Stadium stand barren in the hot summer heat, but only a few yards away inside the Braves Fieldhouse, a special group of young men have put in a summer’s worth of workouts to help build the team and prepare for a very promising upcoming season.
ON THE SIDELINES: End gender pay disparities now
It bugs me to no end to see pay disparities between men and women no matter if it is in the business world or the world of professional sports.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Candina McMillan Cabe
Candina McMillan Cabe, 42, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Janene Lynn Flying
Janene Lynn Fying, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus with her loving family near her side.
OBITUARY: Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her mother, Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, also of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Coggins Testing for horses
March 15 at Cherokee Animal Care. Coggins test and vaccination $16 at reduced prices. Info: 497-3401
Bill Taylor Scholarship available
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and is intended for students pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related area. Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. The application is available on line at...
Big Y announcements
The Big Y 40 N over basketball league will be starting this month. If you are interested in having some fun while getting some physical activity, call Tim Smith 497-9649 for more information. The Big Y Free Labor Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at...
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