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.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum begins renovations
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is set to begin phase one of a renovation to their facility.
New exhibit explores history and influence of Chief Lewis Downing
Lewis Downing served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 15 years, following the death of Chief John Ross in 1866.
Blythe receives National Forester of the Year Award
Larry Blythe, former Vice Chief and Cherokee Agency forester, was presented with the Earl R. Wilcox National Forester of the Year Award at a recent Intertribal Timber Council Award ceremony in Yakima, Wash.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Let us hold fast to our confession”
As soon as Jesus was baptized by His cousin John the Baptist, He found Himself being led by the Holy Spirit directly into the wilderness for a forty-day time period—no food, water or shelter offered.
EDITORIAL: 110 percent
“If you hire me, I am going to give 110 percent to my work!” “I am behind you 110 percent.”
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for April 23
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for April 23
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Winnie Lee Nuñez – obituary
Winnie Lee Nuñez was born to Ernest and Mary Leauna Sneed in Cherokee on Dec. 14, 1939.
John Henry Maney – obituary
John Henry Maney, 89, of Cherokee, took his heavenly flight on March 4, 2020
Wanda Jackson Blythe – obituary
Wanda Jackson Blythe, 53, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host 38th Annual “Festival of Christmas Past”
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 38th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. - 4p.m., at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is...
Volleyball and Cornhole tournament fundraiser
Dec. 7 at the Snowbird Recreation Center. Sign-ups for volleyball will be from 10-11am with the first game at 12pm. Entry fee is $85/team and the winners get all the entry fee money. Two girls must be on the court at all times. Rally scoring, best of three,...
Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Annual Christmas Party and Dinner
Dec. 16 from 6-8pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The evening meal will be catered. All veterans and family members are invited. Info: Warren Dupree, Post 143 service office, 508-2657
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