NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
Council supports Clingman’s Dome name change
The area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved legislation during its regular session on Thursday, July 14 that supports changing the name back to that historic, traditional name.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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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
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
EDITORIAL: Editorial Board says thanks for support, patience
We would like to thank all the great readers and subscribers for the enormous amount of patience that they have shown over the past three months.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Unfair to compare athletes of different generations
The movie, “Rocky Balboa”, is centered around Rocky’s comeback of sorts to fight current champion Mason Dixon following a computer simulation showing the two fighting.
2015 Cherokee Varsity and JV Football schedules
These are the 2015 Cherokee Varsity and JV Football schedules.
ON THE SIDELINES: My top eight sports movies list
High school sports are finished for the school year and football is still about 80 days away, so what’s left? Well, summer is a great time to watch movies.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”
John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using Jesus’ authority, all people can trump our enemy’s power
“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.
OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick
Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Free Poor Man’s Supper and Meet the Candidate event
March 14 from 5-7pm at the Jackson County Senior Center located at 100 County Services Park in Webster. This is sponsored by Steve Lillard for Jackson County Sheriff. Free meal consists of pinto beans, corn bread, potatoes, slaw, dessert and drink.
ONABEN returns to Cherokee for free training
Our Native American Business Network (ONABEN) is returning to work with the Sequoyah Fund and Native entrepreneurs as part of their three-year program to provide entrepreneurial training to the community in Cherokee. Trainings are made possible by a grant provided by...
Myers Brown to speak at Sequoyah Birthplace
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. will host a free lecture on Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 p.m. with Myers Brown lecturing on the War of 1812 and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Myers Brown holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in History from Oglethorpe University...
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