NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
Council supports Clingman’s Dome name change
The area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved legislation during its regular session on Thursday, July 14 that supports changing the name back to that historic, traditional name.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Upward Bound participant and CHS senior selects college
A local student and Upward bound participant, Anya Walsh, is set to begin Appalachian State University in the fall after she graduates from Cherokee High School.
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute staff visits Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute
The staff of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico earlier this month to meet with the founders and co-directors of the Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute.
Over 280 volunteer during 14th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together again this year to sponsor the 14th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 17.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Counterpunching…
There are no football gods. My beloved Green Bay Packers needed 3 half’s to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship but unfortunately most games only have two of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness aligns us up with God
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
COMMENTARY: The importance of voting in N.C. Primary Election
This is the first year that North Carolina’s primary election will be held on “Super Tuesday” on March 3.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll in SMC opening round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (21-3) more than tripled Swain’s score with a big opening round win in the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament at Andrews on Friday, Feb. 13.
CHS and CMS spring sports schedules
These are the 2015 spring sports schedules for Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Middle School state championship
The Cherokee Middle School wrestling team traveled to Winston-Salem for the Middle School state championship meet on Feb. 6-7, and three Braves placed in their division.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danielle Brady
Danielle Brady, born Jan. 21, 1986 passed away Oct. 6, 2020. She was a wonderful beautiful daughter, sister, and the best mom.
OBITUARY: George David Martin Sr.
George David Martin Sr., 71, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his home after battling an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Walter “Juke” Bradley Jr.
Walter Andrew Bradley Jr., 34, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Center Pajama Party flyer
Cherokee Cancer Support Group flyer
Soccer Registrations for U5-U12 divisions
Ages are by Aug. 1, 2013. Cherokee Recreation states, “We hope to have our own league this fall, but in order to do that, we need to generate higher player numbers! If you’d like your child to participate in a youth soccer league this spring, please call Jessica at...
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