NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Arrest made in death of eight month old
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office was notified by an out of state medical facility of an alleged assault on an eight month old child, which had taken place within the city limits of Robbinsville, located inside of Graham County. Detectives with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Graham County Department of Social Services began investigating the incident.
CCS Board approves donation to student fundraiser
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education began their meeting on Monday, March 7 by addressing a donation request.
Standingdeer sentenced to 240 to 348 months on statutory rape charge
A man who had sex multiple times with an underage teen, impregnating her, will spend at least the next two decades in prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Snowbird student marking graves in community
Quite a few graves in the Snowbird Community near Robbinsville are either unmarked or the markers have become unreadable due to years of wear. Ryen Bird, an EBCI tribal member from the Snowbird Community and a junior at Robbinsville High School, is working to remedy that situation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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?
COMMENTARY: Will we have a free press, and other constitutional matters
Personally, I don’t want you or the government to tell me what to believe or to control the flow of information to me.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness can bring unity
Pastor Melton explains, “His Righteousness is a ‘free’ gift to be received by us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Braves looking forward to good year
Excitement is building around the upcoming 2015 Cherokee High School men’s golf season as the team welcomes a promising new crop of young talent to compliment the familiar faces of the 2014 NCHSSA Regional qualifiers from last year.
ON THE SIDELINES: Thanks to Braves, Lady Braves for a great season
From the first tip-off at Blue Ridge in December to the final buzzer at the 1A West Regional Finals in Winston-Salem this past weekend, fans of Cherokee High School basketball got a treat this season.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves are Runner-Up in Western Region
The Cherokee Lady Braves (25-4) ended their season in the 1A West Regional Finals on Saturday, March 7 in Winston-Salem.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney
Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Chicago to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Originally formed in 1967, Chicago is one of those rare bands that has maintained its success, featured original talent, and garnered decades of top 40 hits in the process. The first band to chart 40 albums in 50 decades, they scored 21 top-ten hits including 11 #1...
Reporting Tribal (per capita) distributions on your 2013 tax return
If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe, you may receive taxable distributions from your tribe. The tribe must report these distributions to the IRS and to you on Form 1099-MISC. If you are expecting a refund, make sure you correctly prepare your 2013...
Valentine’s Cornhole Tournament
Feb. 15 at Snowbird Rec. Center. Starting time TBA. Mixed couples, bring your own partner. Info: (828) 479-6178
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