NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologists and park rangers responded to Elkmont Campground on Sunday, June 12, following a bear incident that resulted in human injury. After an investigation and on-the-site monitoring, wildlife biologists successfully captured the responsible bear. Due to the risk to human safety, the bear was humanely euthanized on Monday, June 13.
CCS School Board discusses school safety and coaching contracts
The June 6 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education lasted just under one hour and most of the meeting was spent addressing questions from Board members.
Rep. Crowe investigated by Ethics Review Committee
An ethics investigations report has found there was ‘probable cause’ that Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe committed a Code of Ethics violation during an incident that occurred on Feb. 7.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee students learn about natural resources, environment
Two days prior to Earth Day, the EBCI Natural Resources Program hosted second grade students from Cherokee Central Schools in a program to teach them about Cherokee’s natural resources and environment.
Fundraising efforts going well for Warriors’ London trip
Later this year, members of the Warriors of Anikituhwa will travel to London, England as ambassadors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and efforts to raise funds for their trip are going well. The trip will total around $30,000 for the group, and so far around $3,000 has been raised.
New Kituwah Academy students plant garden
The Cherokee tradition of raising food is being passed down to the younger generation at the New Kituwah Academy. Students planted kale, mustard greens, creasy greens, and onions in two raised garden beds at the school on the morning of Wednesday, April 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: 2019 in the rear view mirror
Every year is eventful. If it were not so, it would be a dull world and an even duller newspaper.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A call to Holy living…
So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Why Jesus had to come as a baby for our redemption
At this time of year, as followers of Christ, we need to remember the real reason for this season.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee fans turn away games into home games
Several weeks ago, I was on the sidelines taking photos of the Cherokee varsity basketball teams who had traveled to Murphy.
BASKETBALL: Braves drop first game of season on Friday
The Cherokee Braves (18-1) lost their first game of the season at Hayesville on Friday, Jan. 30 as the Yellow Jackets took the win 84-52.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose first of season at Hayesville
The Cherokee Lady Braves (17-1) lost their first of the season in a hard fought game at Hayesville on Friday, Jan. 30 as the Lady Yellow Jackets won 73-53.
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
Benefit for William Rogers and family
Cherokee Lifestyle Balance program
Jan. 27 from 12-1:15pm in the GLW Complex Community Rooms. This program, sponsored by Cherokee Choices, will be held every Monday for 10 weeks. The program is based on the national Diabetes Prevention Program which is proven to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes...
Auction items sought for USET fundraiser
The USET Scholarship Fund provides a total of $3,000 to American Indian students each fall in the form of four undergraduate scholarships of $500 each and one graduate scholarship of $1,000. They will be holding a silent auction on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Gala...
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