NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Former Mandara Spa massage therapist pleas to sexually assaulting two clients
Former massage therapist Anthony Brian Robinson, who worked at Mandara Spa in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, entered Alford pleas to sexually assaulting two clients, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Park closes Backcountry Campsite 29 due to bear incident
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed Backcountry Campsite 29 in the Cosby section of the park due to a bear incident occurring at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 18.
NMAI, Peruvian government sign MOU to return “Echenique Disc”
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Peruvian government signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the return to Peru, for the benefit of the citizens of Peru and particularly the Indigenous communities of Peru, of the “Echenique Disc,” a pre-Inka gold ornament recognized as the symbol of the city of Cusco.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Goshorn to participate in prestigious Italian exhibit
The 57th La Biennale di Venezia (aka Venice Biennale), a world-renowned art exhibition, will include several American Indian artists this year.
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
School Board Report by Chelsea Saunooke
School Board Report by Chelsea Saunooke
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Performing arts important to well-rounded education
In the past few years, we have been lucky to have a program emerge here in Cherokee that has entertained and brought a finer part of life to us. The Cherokee Performing Arts Program, comprised of middle school and high school students at Cherokee Central Schools, has raised the bar on school theater productions statewide.
EDITORIAL: Stop and smell the Sassafras
I am impressed. Have you been watching the work of the EBCI Communications program? They are the ones who are hard at work behind the scenes on much of the audio and video content now running on Channel 28 at our local cable company.
COMMENTARY: I’m leaving, but will stay involved
Sometimes things work out in ways that may not feel like it at the time, but it’s for the better.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Sequoyah National Golf Club welcomes new management
ClubCorp’s Sequoia Golf Management is the new management team at the tribally-owned Sequoyah National Golf Club in Whittier.
FOOTBALL: Pride tops Braves 38-21 in playoffs
It was a tough loss for the Braves, who traveled to North Mecklenburg High School for the 1st round of the NCHSAA playoffs against the hosting Pine Lake Prep Pride who topped Cherokee 38-21 on Friday, Nov. 14.
Cooper selected to N.C. Boxing Authority
Cameron Cooper, an EBCI tribal member, has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the North Carolina Boxing Authority which oversees all combat sports in the state.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonathan P. Tahquette Jr. – obituary
Jonathan P. Tahquette Jr., 36, born April 26,1983, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy – obituary
Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy, 61, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Charles W. Reed – obituary
Charles W. Reed, 69, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away at his residence after battling a long-term illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community to host yard sale
Yard Sale. Jan. 2-3 starting at 9am both days at the Birdtown Community Building. Tables are $10/each and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concession will also be open. Interested parties that would like to participate, call 736-7510.
Christmas Services at Cherokee Wesleyan
Dec. 22 at 6pm, Cherokee Wesleyan Church will present its annual Christmas program at the church. The children will act out the Christmas story as the congregation joins in singing Chrismas hymns. After the program, there will be a time of fellowship and...
Christmas Program “Christmas Memories”
Dec. 22 at 5:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Chapel. Following the program, the church will enjoy Christmas dinner consisting of finger foods and desserts. Everyone is invited. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore 788-0643
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