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National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its Board of Trustees
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its board of trustees.
Man in custody following McDonald’s fatal shooting
A man is in custody facing three felony charges following a fatal shooting at the McDonald’s at 748 Casino Trail on the evening of Friday, Feb. 25.
Cherokee Cinemas & More announces remodel
Kituwah, LLC has begun a remodel at the Cherokee Cinemas & More complex that will include converting the existing seating in all the auditoriums to heated, recliner-style seating with table-trays for food and beverages.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief Ranger Steve Kloster retires after 35 Years of Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the retirement of Chief Ranger, Steven Kloster, who will retire after 35 years of service. Steve has worked in the Smokies since 1988.
CHS students honored at Decision Day event
Cherokee High School held its first annual Decision Day event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the morning of Tuesday, May 1 to honor the seniors who have committed to a college or university, technical school, or military service after graduation.
Governor presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine to WCU’s Chancellor Belcher
Gov. Roy Cooper presented Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher with one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, in recognition of his contributions to the state.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: North and South Carolina U.S. Attorneys call upon Congress to permanently ban fentanyl analogues
By ROBERT J. HIGDON JR., MATTHEW G.T. MARTIN, R. ANDREW MURRAY, and A. LANCE CRICK In 2017, nearly 50,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose. In 2018, synthetic opioids accounted for over 28,000 overdose fatalities across the United States. Hundreds of...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What next?
As I watched January Council I was very disappointed
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A new life…sin’s power is broken
“Well then, should we keep on sinning so God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Why keep a good basketball team down?
Who is the best high school basketball team in the country? That question is posed on the front page of a website for the Dick’s Sporting Goods High School National basketball tournament to decide a boys and girls national champion team.
MS TRACK: Cherokee teams place second in season opener
The Cherokee Middle School boys and girls track teams opened their season at Hayesville in a five-team meet on Monday, March 16. Both Cherokee teams took second place in the team results.
TRACK: Cherokee opens season at Hayesville
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams traveled to Hayesville for a six-team meet on Wednesday, March 18. Both Cherokee teams took fifth place in the team totals (boys 8 points, girls 7 points).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)
Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith
Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors.
OBITUARY: Douglas Swimmer
Douglas Swimmer, 72, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his home, after an extended illness, on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
School on President’s Day
Monday, Feb. 17 was originally scheduled as a holiday. However, due to the weather, it will be a regularly scheduled school day. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124
Cultural Arts Center Dance
Feb. 14 at 7pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The dance is for adults and the dress for the event is “smart casual”. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124 or ywade@cherokeecentral.gaggle.net
Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting.
Feb. 18 from 3-4:30pm at the EBCI Extension office.
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