NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS construction continues with focus on school growth
This summer, Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) broke ground on a $22 million expansion project at their campus.
Your questions answered about COVID-19
This is an edited transcript of an interview on Wednesday, Oct. 28 with Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 issues.
Cherokee Life Center employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified on Thursday, Oct. 29 one employee of the Cherokee Life Center who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently isolated in their home.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Homecoming is a welcome event
Homecoming is a welcome event each year at schools all across the country and especially at Cherokee High School (CHS).
Blackfox translates EPA Activity Book into Cherokee language
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Lorax Activity Book project to implement the “Making a Visible Difference in Communities Across the Country” initiative.
Park plans 420-Acre Prescribed Burn in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to burn approximately 420 acres of fields east of Hyatt Lane in Cades Cove.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader claims Cherokee blood, wants to learn language
I recently read an article in your Aug. 23-29, 2018 paper entitled “Cherokee Language has become a novelty”. It was moving.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Swain County Sales and Use Tax
On the Swain County ballot in November, the last item on the second page says “Swain County Local Sales and Use Tax – Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter (.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.”
EDITORIAL: Come together, right now. Gadugi-The Heartbeat of our Tribe.
The Cherokee Fall Fair celebrates Cherokee culture every year during the first full week in October and has delighted visitors and hometown folks alike since 1914.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win hard fought game at Franklin
The Cherokee Lady Braves (16-0) fought through adversity in a daunting road environment to win against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady panthers 62-55.
BASKETBALL: Braves win by 20 points in The Pit
The Cherokee Braves (17-0) traveled to “The Pit” for a contest against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee Middle School basketball teams advance to the Finals
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves are going to the Smoky Mountain Conference championship at the Robbinsville High School Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith – obituary
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith, 77, of the Shephard’s Creek Community, took her heavenly flight to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous year’s long battle with lung cancer.
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care Center during the final days of his life.
Carl Johnson Nations – obituary
Carl Johnson Nations, 91, of the Ela Community, passed on May 30, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Opt-in Workshops planned for WNC
The Opt-In (Opportunity Initiative of Southwestern North Carolina) will be holding Regional Vision Workshops in the seven westernmost counties of North Carolina in the month of February. Each event is scheduled from 6-8pm. The schedule of these events is as follows:...
Sylva Photo Club holding events
The Sylva Photo Club, formerly known as Jackson Photo Club, is inviting the general public to view their new photo displays at both ends of the Jackson County/Sylva Library's second floor. There are two parts of the photo display: Last November’s WNC Pottery Festival...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance information
If your annual income is $58,000 or less, you are eligible to have your taxes done at no cost at the EBCI Extension Center located at 876 Acquoni Road. . Married filing jointly also has a $58,000 cap. They cannot do rental income (Sch E); Dividend and Investment...
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