NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug arrest at Valley River Casino
At approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, Officer Dewitt Chekelelee, of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., responded to Harrah’s Valley River Casino in reference to possible drug activity in the parking lot.
Interior Secretarial Order declares “squaw” a derogatory term, announces process to remove term from federal usage
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation’s geographic features as announced on Friday, Nov. 19. She also declared “squaw” to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage.
Cherokee School Board addresses employee appeal
Most of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss an ‘employee appeal’. The Board moved into closed session around 6 p.m. and the meeting was not complete until approximately 10 p.m., according to School Board assistant Terri Bradley.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Rooted in the Mountains symposium draws on tradition, looks to future
The eighth annual Rooted in the Mountains symposium at Western Carolina University brought concepts of Cherokee philosophy and living wellness to campus Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Sept. 29.
Miss Cherokee final report and farewell
Siyo, I am very sad to say that this will be my final report as your 2016-17 Miss Cherokee.
Active Routes to School program starts at CES
Over 100 third, fourth, and fifth graders at Cherokee Elementary School took to the track on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 28 to kick-off a new program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s instructions to his grown children…
According to Luke 10:2-16, (KJV), the Lord Jesus appointed seventy other of His disciples to go out ahead of Him, two by two, to cities and people they would begin to prepare for His coming to them, in very short order.
COMMENTARY: Walls, walls, walls (Observations and Random Thoughts)
Where do I begin? There’s always so much to talk about and always so little space and time.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our father’s instruction
Soldier Edward Sanders was decorated with a Distinguished Unit Citation, Air Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, EAME Ribbon, and a Bronze Star.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves trounce Murphy 72-34
Cherokee (11-0) scored 1/10th of their total points in the first minute as they jumped on the Lady Bulldogs of Murphy 72-34 on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves sting Jackets, take first in conference
The Cherokee Braves (11-0) defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 65-53 in a home game on Friday, Jan. 2 to take sole position of first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves vault into first place in conference
The Lady Braves (10-0) stayed undefeated and vaulted into first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a 50-47 win over the Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets at home on Friday, Jan. 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Aaron Lee Frady
Aaron Lee Frady, 24, of Cherokee, unexpectedly went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Sammy Frady.
OBITUARY: Tom Patrick Lawless
Tom Patrick Lawless passed away gracefully Monday, March 30, 2020. He was adored by his entire family and will be missed tremendously by each of them.
OBITUARY: Michael Brian Terrell
Beloved husband, father, brother and son; Michael Brian Terrell, 42, a native of Swain County, made his heavenly journey home on April 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Free Swing Dance and Line Dance classes
Thursdays from Jan. 16 – Feb. 6 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center Dance Studio. Couples Swing (start with basic East Coast Swing) will start at 5:30pm and you are encouraged to bring a partner. Line Dance (start with most popular i.e. Electric Slide,...
Indian Arts and Crafts Board to host Juried Youth Art and Craft Exhibitions
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board will host a juried art and craft competitions will be “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” The competitions will be open to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes between the ages of 13 and 18. Official written...
Healing & Wellness Coalition regular meeting
Jan. 14 at 3pm at the EBCI Extension Office off of Acquoni Road (new location and new time). Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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