NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools chooses remote learning
The most essential piece discussed at this meeting was how the Board wished to address the return to school.
COVID-19 cluster identified at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (EBCI PHHS) have identified a COVID-19 cluster in a local business.
CIHA employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has received notification of an employee of the Cherokee Indian Hospital who has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has not been working in the hospital since Thursday, July 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee students make honor lists at SCC
Three-hundred-thirty-nine students made the dean’s or president’s lists for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
Classworks helping Cherokee Elementary students master skills
Cherokee Elementary School has implemented a new program known as Classworks that helps fill in the gaps for many students in the subjects of English, reading and math.
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: It’s rope, not dope.
We, as a community and government, continue to debate the merits of cannabis in its various forms. The plant has its proponents and its detractors.
COMMENTARY: Rest in Peace guys and flying turkeys
We, Indian Country and music fans, have lost two giants. Both are irreplaceable.
EDITORIAL: Life is good in Cherokee
Cherokee has much for which to be thankful.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Coach Bradley expects another great season
Coach Sharon Bradley isn’t shy about setting lofty goals for her team at the beginning of the season. After reaching the NCHSAA 1A West Regionals Golf Tournament five times of the Lady Braves’ Golf six year existence, Coach Bradley is confident a Lady Brave will be teeing up in the final tournament at Pinehurst in late October.
FOOTBALL: Braves are ready for successful season
In a scrimmage game this past week, Braves running back J.J. Benjamin dropped his shoulder to the right, stutter-stepped to the left and completely faked out a Gatlinburg-Pittman linebacker to the point he had to turn around to see what was going on.
VOLLEYBALL: Young team looking to gel with team spirit
Volleyball is one of the quintessential team sports, and everyone must gel for it to be successful. This year’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball squads are not the most experienced, but they have the team spirit that can make champions.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
David Jeff Blackfox – obituary
David Jeff Blackfox, 49, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
Larry Robert Hornbuckle – obituary
Larry Robert Hornbuckle, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
Laverne Huskey Land – obituary
Laverne Huskey Land, age 85, was welcomed into the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
HAPPENINGS
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
Cherokee Holiday Cornhole Throwdown flyer
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