NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Fair now to be held at casino convention center
After deciding several weeks ago that the 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair would be held on the grounds of the old Cherokee Elementary School due to safety issues at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have had to switch venues again.
Southerland sentenced in 2017 shooting death of WCU student
The second defendant involved in the Oct. 6, 2017, shooting death of a Western Carolina University student pleaded guilty Friday, May 27.
“They gave their all”: Cherokee honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The sun shone brightly on the marble stones, bronze plaques, and flags at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Monday, May 30 as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority commemorates Milestone
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently commemorated a milestone in destination marketing, celebrating the success of advertising and public relations efforts that totaled over one billion impressions.
Rep. Wilson appointed to WCU Cherokee Center Advisory Board
Wolftown Rep. Jeremy Wilson, a Western Carolina University graduate, has been appointed to WCU’s Cherokee Center advisory board.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Tomatoes
I am not sure there is anything better this time of year than a vine ripe tomato from your own garden.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Put some fight in them!’ saith the Lord
“And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Put some fight in them!’ saith the Lord
“And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: For us, Jesus died and arose – for you, too
Pastor Melton added, “On the cross, just after Jesus had dismissed His Spirit, there was a great earthquake and the veil in the Temple was rent, (torn in two) from the top to the bottom! The Roman centurion standing nearby heard Jesus cry out. There, and witnessing later about what he had heard and seen, the centurion had spoken, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’ (As related by Jesus’ disciple, Mark, recorded in the Book of Mark 15:37-39).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee High School should try lacrosse
Cherokee High School has some outstanding athletes – many of whom excel on a regional and state level in basketball, cross country, track and field, football and other sports. But, there is one sport that just seems like such a great fit for the school that isn’t played there – lacrosse.
BASKETBALL: Johnson signs with Sandhills
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, is taking his #22 to the next level. He signed a scholarship on Wednesday, May 27 to play basketball next season for the Sandhills Community College Flyers in Pinehurst.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Steve A. Teesateskie
Steve Allen Teesateskie, 57, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
OBITUARY: Donovan Rickell Underwood
Donovan Rickell Underwood, 48 of Sylva, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch
The family of Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch are grieved to announce her passing on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch, 85, was from the Wolftown Community of Cherokee.
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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