NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
Sylva woman sentenced for drug trafficking
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Sylva woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 8 in Jackson County Superior Court to two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs.
Tribal Council tables land purchase in Cherokee County
A land acquisition deal for a 142-acre property in Cherokee County was tabled for further discussion at the Thursday, July 8 Tribal Council session.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
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
EDITORIAL: Walking and chewing gum at the same time
Some in our community imply that highly visible economic development projects are being given the total focus of the Tribal Council and administration at the expense of municipal projects. This is just not true.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is light
This is the message he has given us to announce to you: God is light and there is no darkness in him at all.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Benjamin rushes over 100 yards in Braves loss
It was a tough night for the Braves (3-4) as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Oct. 3, but J.J. Benjamin, senior running back, ran tough all night long despite the scoreboard which had Murphy on top 56-20.
JV FOOTBALL: Strong defense key to Braves 48-20 win
Cherokee’s defense held the Tigers scoreless until just before halftime and recovered four Tiger fumbles as Cherokee (4-1) dominated Rosman 48-20 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 2.
GOLF: Sampson leads Lady Braves against Highlands
Cherokee junior, Tysha Sampson, carded a 94 to lead the Lady Braves against Highlands on Thursday Sept. 25 at the par-72, 5,932-yard Waynesville Inn – Golf Resort & Spa.
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
Retirement reception for Elnora Thompson
New location and date for Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition’s regular monthly meeting
Dec. 10 at the EBCI Community ExtensionOffice. Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
Snow Moon event to honor retired educators
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Snow Moon (Usgiwi) celebration and potluck lunch Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11:30a.m. - 3p.m. at Cherokee Youth Center to which everyone is invited. The event will be honoring retired Cherokee educators for...
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