NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
January is highest COVID month for Cherokee
January 2022 has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Cherokee community out of any month since the pandemic began. And, the month isn’t over yet.
SCOTUS upholds McGirt ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling on Friday, Jan. 21 declining to overturn the McGirt decision from 2020 – a move that tribal leaders are hailing as a victory for sovereignty.
Park sets visitation record with 14.1 million visits in 2021
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the busiest year on record with 14,137,812 visits. Visitation exceeded the 2019 record by 1.5 million visits and 2020 visitation by more than 2 million visits.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
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: 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.
COMMENTARY: Magnetic Personalities
Since I have been involved with tribal elections, signage has played a prominent role.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is it any wonder they are known as the ‘Greatest’ generation?
We observed the date of the beginning push by the Allies towards the ending of WWII, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) last week.
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
OBITUARY: David Paul Lambert
On April 27, 2020, David Paul Lambert, 54, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Lambert Sr and Louisa Lambert, both of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Brenda Kay Wildcatt
Brenda Kay Wildcatt, 53, of Cherokee, has made her journey to her Heavenly home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Reagan and Lucy Wildcatt, along with her son, Jordan Shane Ledford.
OBITUARY: Lydia Queen
It is with great sorrow that the family of Lydia Queen announces her passing on April 25, 2020 after a brief illness at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Cornhole League
The Big Y Cornhole League begins Tuesday, Dec. 10. Call 788-4879 or 497-6339 or show up at Big Y tomorrow evening by 6:30 pm. Entry team is $40 dollars per team. This league usually last five to six weeks. It will be held every Tuesday, weather permitting.
Christmas Craft Bazaar in Yellowhill
Dec. 12 and 13 from 9am – 4pm daily at the new Yellowhill Community Club facility (old hardware store on Acquoni Road). Vendor info - $10/day for a table, set-up is Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30am. Info: Reuben 497-2043
Zac Brown Band to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Zac Brown Band may have ten hit singles, two platinum-selling records and countless dedicated fans, but to hear its members talk they're just getting warmed up. That's right-after numerous nights in front of packed arenas and amphitheaters, things are just beginning...
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