NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘We are opening face-to-face’: CCS preps for fall semester
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) will be returning to full numbers starting Monday, Aug. 9.
In the CCS Board of Education meeting on Thursday, July 15, Superintendent Michael Murray made it abundantly clear that all three schools on campus would be offering full capacity learning on a normal school schedule for the upcoming semester.
Initial Phase of American Chestnut Restoration has begun
Six representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Natural Resources Department (EBCI NRD) joined staff members of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) at their research farm in Meadowview, Va. on Monday, June 30 to tour their facilities and continue planning for American chestnut restoration on the Qualla Boundary.
Long hearing continues; motion to dismiss denied
There will be one final hearing in the case of Benjamin Cody Long before heading to trial. That trial date is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 9.
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
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
FOOTBALL: Buchanan throws 3TDs as Braves win big
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers and compiled almost 300 passing yards as he helped the Braves win their conference opener on Homecoming night.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts multi-school meet
Cherokee hosted a multi-school meet for high school and middle school teams on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edged in four overtime thriller
The JV Braves (3-1) have won their last two games in dramatic fashion so it should come as no surprise that they got their first loss of the year in an overly dramatic fashion – in four overtimes!
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith – obituary
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith, 44, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
EMT Basic Class starting in January
Jan. 7-May 1at the Cherokee Tribal EMS Building. The classes will be two days a week (to be determined) and every other Saturday from 6-9:30pm. Info: Jason Clark 554-6454 or 554-6452 to get registered.
New Year’s Eve services at Zion Hill Baptist
Dec. 31. Zion Hill Baptist Church from 7pm to midnight. Everyone welcome, especially singers. Pastor: Michael Rattler. Info: Nan Brown (828) 479-6629
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion Christmas Dinner
Dec. 15 at 2pmat the Tsali Manor dining area. Potluck, bring your favorite dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208
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