NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Maney convicted on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor
Following two weeks of evidence and testimony, jury members needed only 29 minutes of deliberations to convict a Jackson County man on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor.
WCU launches MMIW art exhibition
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Fine Arts Museum is now displaying a new exhibition that highlights art of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement.
‘Hidiyelisesdigwu’: Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Speakers Building
Tuesday, Aug. 16 marked the groundbreaking for a new Speakers Building in Cherokee that will facilitate preservation of the Cherokee language.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU hosts Judaculla Camp
After two years in the making, Western Carolina University and Eastern Band of Cherokee Education and Training program partnered this summer to host the very first Judaculla Camp.
Cherokee Central Schools earns professional excellence award
The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC) recently honored the Cherokee Central Schools Related Professionals Team of Julie Ogletree, Tina Woody, Linda Lunnen, and Joanna Frizzell with the 2018 McLean Yoder Award for Professional Excellence (MYAPE).
Veterans’ Corner: Warren Dupree
Warren attended Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M and graduated May 29, 1967. Two weeks later, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren says that it was a combination of his desire to not be a burden to his parents and his brother’s correspondence
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Find your way back
If you are from Cherokee, live in the area, or commute here to work, getting around is fairly easy.
COMMENTARY: Childcare for health care workers now, not later
I know with all the incident command centers that have been established that this must be a topic of discussion, but just in case…
COMMENTARY: Hiding in plain sight…maybe…
It’s sorta kinda official. Tupac Shakur is not dead, he’s alive and hiding somewhere on the Navajo Rez.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee Youth wrestlers place at tournaments
Members of the Cherokee Youth Wrestling team have placed at two area tournaments recently.
Cherokee players selected to All-Star game
Cherokee’s Tiffani Riggen, Peri Wildcatt, Eli Littlejohn and Brandt Sutton have been selected to play in the 1st Annual West vs Midwest All-Star game on March 21.
ON THE SIDELINES: Check out the toughest sport on wheels
Those of you who are in or near my generation probably remember watching roller derby on television. It was wild. It was crazy. It was rough. It was fun.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jane Wolfe
The family of Jane Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster
Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Alice in Chains to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Seattle Grunge scene returns to Cherokee on May 2, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort welcomes Alice in Chains. Alice In Chains, was one of the pre-eminent rock bands that emerged from Seattle in the late 80's that included bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sound...
Free Syllabary Class flyer
Free showings of “The Cherokee Word for Water”
The Cherokee Phoenix Theatres is planning three free showing of the movie on the following dates/times: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7pm (special guests Charlie Soap – director/producer – and Kristina Kiehl – producer – will be in attendance); Sunday, Jan. 2 at 3pm (special...
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