NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Jackson Co. man sentenced for drug trafficking and possession
A Jackson County man who skipped court in February prior to a jury returning a verdict of guilty for drug trafficking and possession has been sentenced to prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Chip Hall said in a joint announcement.
Taylor, Foerst named top students in CHS Class of 2022
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
Cherokee Tribes come together to celebrate Kituwah
The sounds of people laughing, games being played, songs being sung, and the Cherokee language being spoken filled the valley at Kituwah on Saturday, May 21 as the three federally recognized Cherokee Tribes – the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma (UKB) – came together to celebrate the Mother Town being back under Cherokee control.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah students compete in state Science & Engineering Fair
For the first time in the school’s history, the New Kituwah Academy will be represented at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair.
SCC and Mother Town Healing Project join forces to benefit local tribal members
In recent months, Southwestern Community College’s Educational Opportunities department has partnered with the Mother Town Healing Project through the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) of the Qualla Boundary to provide employability skills training, career opportunities and additional support to tribal members recovering from addiction.
Miss Cherokee monthly report for January 2018
This January has been one for the books. I started my fourth semester at Carson-Newman University, and I have been preparing for my upcoming travel with my board.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
COMMENTARY: Domestic violence awareness and why it matters
I sat down a few days ago with the idea that I would churn out a quick article for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I asked myself, “Why is this issue so important to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee?”
COMMENTARY: Something fishy at the Fairgrounds
For years, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was an “animal prize” free zone. I know because I was the one who instituted the policy during the years that game vendors with live prizes were turned away. This year, for whatever reason, that policy was reversed or ignored.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves remain unbeaten with big win at Swain
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a big win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady Maroon Devils 87-35.
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves both win at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Middle School Lady Braves traveled to Robbinsville for an away game against the Black Knights on Monday, Jan. 12.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Elizabeth Ann Edwards
Elizabeth Ann Edwards, 62, of Cherokee, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Lee Edwards, of thirty seven years. She passed away on their anniversary. She was born in Jamestown, Va. on Feb. 13, 1958 to...
OBITUARY: Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert
Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert, 88, of Brevard, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
OBITUARY: Johnny Lee Thompson
Johnny Lee Thompson, 33, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Little seeking donations instead of birthday presents
Aubrey Little is turning 16 on Saturday, Jan. 4 and she is asking her party guests to bring a donation for the Cherokee Children's Home instead of a present for her. The party will be at the Cherokee Grand Hotel from 1-4pm if anyone wishes to donate or just drop by...
Umpires needed for high school and middle school
The Mountain West Officials Association is looking for umpires to help officiate baseball and softball games at the high school and middle school levels this spring. Experience is helpful, but not required. A training clinic will be held Jan. 12 at the Smoky...
Retirement Reception for Dorothy Posey
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