NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
First Native American director of NPS sworn in
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Thursday, Dec. 16. Sams is the first tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years.
Secretary Haaland wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West on Sunday, Dec. 12 as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
Retail alcohol sales start on Qualla Boundary
Following passage of a referendum in September approving the practice, a local business is the first to start the retail sale of beer and wine on the Qualla Boundary. Ric’s Smokeshop I, located on Casino Trail, started several weeks ago.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Chamber Singers are Carnegie Hall-bound
Since 1891, thousands of the world’s best singers and musicians have performed at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. Next spring, 26 members of the Cherokee (Central Schools) Chamber Singers will join those ranks.
Cherokee Tribal EMS Training Center graduates first class
Cherokee Tribal EMS Training Center has announced the graduation of its first class of Paramedic students.
LETTER: Little Miss Cherokee says thank you
I would like to take this time to say how truly honored I am to be your Little Miss Cherokee2017-18!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It takes a village and a dedicated staff
The debate series is very much like a job interview. It must be taken in-context of all the information that is available about a candidate.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Inheritance – Who has the good, perfect answers?
“Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him and said, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask.’
COMMENTARY: Apparent transparency
The issues come when you ask for information, and you are met with indifference and silence.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Braves win hard-fought game over Cavaliers
The Cherokee Braves (9-0) won a tough home game against the East Rutherford Cavaliers on Friday, Dec. 26.
BASKETBALL: Braves top Swain by 40
The Cherokee Braves (8-0) kept their unbeaten season intact with a large 78-38 win over Swain at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Theresa French Smith
Mary Theresa French Smith, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 6, 2020.
OBITUARY: Marina Geeting
Marina Geeting, 75, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kathryn Dean Bradley.
OBITUARY: Brooke Leighann Smith
Brooke Leighann Smith, 24, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Smart Start Soccer session cancelled
The first session of Start Smart Soccer, beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, has been cancelled due to the heating issue at Birdtown Gym. It will resume on Sunday, Jan. 12. If you have not yet registered your child, please do so as soon as possible so they will have the...
Regional business leaders to share insights in spring WCU speaker series
Ten leaders from across Western North Carolina and beyond will share their personal perspectives on leadership with students in a Western Carolina University master’s degree program course in business administration this spring.
Tribal Council date changes
Due to USET’s Impact Week, February’s Budget Council session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Tribal Council will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13. The deadline to submit resolutions, ordinances and requests for time for these sessions will be Thursday, Jan. 30. You...
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