NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
75 years in, Museum is looking to the future
As the Museum of the Cherokee Indian enters its 75th Anniversary year, its leadership is looking to the future. The Museum was established in 1948 and has been at its current location in the cultural district of Cherokee since 1976.
Brady sentenced to prison on arson conviction
James Ralph Brady, 55, of Cherokee, N.C. was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday, Jan. 26 followed by five years of supervised release for the arson of a home that caused approximately $10,000 in damage, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. In addition to the prison term imposed, Brady was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution.
Cherokee Police Commission meets for first time in 2023
The Cherokee Police Commission met on Thursday, Jan. 19 to address items at the turn of the year and any ongoings issues involving the police department.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class
Clemence Nyiramahirwe is the first Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) student to participate in an onsite English Language Acquisition (ELA) class offered by Southwestern Community College (SCC) for Harrah’s Casino employees.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Herd mentality and hive mind…
The light at the end of a long, long, long tunnel is there! I can see it faintly now but I can definitely see it! On Tuesday, Nov. 3, two weeks away, we vote for the people that will govern us for the next two and/or four years.
COMMENTARY: Tillis should refuse to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
When President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did an about-face on his past policy to deny consideration of Supreme Court nominees in an election year.
COMMENTARY: Last Chance
Many thought we would be seeing life return to “normal” by now, but we are fast realizing that normal as it looked in December of 2019 may not be a reality even in the year to come.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves win home thriller over Mustangs
Jason McMillan, Braves senior wide receiver, simply did what he’s probably done hundreds of other times in life – he ran a short crossing route over the middle and caught a pass. But, this time it was different.
JV FOOTBALL: Swain tops Braves 16-0
The JV Braves (0-3) had a tough homecoming game against the visiting Swain JV Maroon Devils on Thursday, Sept. 17. Several turnovers hurt Cherokee as Swain took a 16-0 win.
FOOTBALL: Mintz leads Braves in big win
Tye Mintz, Braves sophomore quarterback, accounted for six touchdowns and 300 total offensive yards as he led Cherokee to a big win over the visiting Cosby (Tenn.) Eagles at home on Friday, Sept. 11.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr.
Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27. He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.
OBITUARY: Carol Ann Finckbone
Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home.
OBITUARY: Laura Beth Shuttle
Laura Beth Shuttle unexpectedly died Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at the age of 63. Preceeded by her mother, Mary Lambert, and her brother, Wesley Lambert.
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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