NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Supplier of WNC drug network sentenced to 30 years
The supplier of a local drug network has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, on Thursday, Nov. 4. Matthew Wondra, 34, of Murphy, was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he is released from prison.
Big Cove officially has its gym
The Big Cove gymnasium is officially open. Members of Tribal Council and Executive took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 1 for the latest multi-million-dollar project that has been completed on the Qualla Boundary.
CCS removing remote learning option
After discussing a report on Cherokee Central Schools’ (CCS) remote learning, the Board of Education voted to strike it as a learning option following Christmas break.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Yellowhill Community Club sponsoring dance lessons and dances
Dance is just one of the programs being developed in Yellowhill to build relationships, respect for others, and many social skills, while enjoying the art of dance.
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
Cherokee, Swain school systems sign partnership with Job Corps
As the result of a partnership signed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 between officials from Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), students at those schools will be able to co-enroll providing better opportunities all around.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Proposed constitution gets candidate ‘disqualifiers’ right
Under the proposed constitution, being put forth by the Citizens for a Constitution, all three of the ladies would have been certified as candidates for this year’s election.
COMMENTARY: Constitution deserves real discussion
This commentary was sparked by a recent work session on Tuesday, May 21. The Citizens for a Constitution came to present Council with an updated form of their proposed document. To put it simply, it was a rough day in the Council House.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The supremacy of Christ
Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of man, has created all things on this earth.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: King of the Mountain Tournament results
The Cherokee varsity wrestling team participated in the King of the Mountain Tournament in Georgia on Dec. 5-6.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta leads Cherokee in rout of Andrews
The Lady Braves (2-0) were impressive in their first home game which ended in a 76-27 rout of the Andrews Lady Wildcats on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Cherokee Fitness Complex adds new equipment
The Cherokee Fitness Complex, located inside the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex on Acquoni Road, is currently in the midst of a major overhaul to renovate the venue with new and improved fitness equipment.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Obituary: Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant
Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant, known by friends and family as Val, passed away on March 26, 2020.
OBIT – Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe
Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe, age 69, passed away peacefully at the Tsali Care Nursing Home in Cherokee on March 23, 2020.
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon – obituary
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon, 79, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 20, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
BWC service location changes
The Beloved Women's and Children's Wellness Center status has changed temporarily. As of Friday, Dec. 27, this is the location of BWC services: Cherokee Pediatrics Clinic has relocated to Cherokee Indian Hospital. They will continue to be open at the hospital during...
Ken Blankenship retirement party
Ken Blankenship retirement party. Dec. 27 from 2-4pm in the Ken Blankenship Education & Research Center at the Musuem of the Cherokee Indian. Join for refreshments and reminscences.
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