NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee to observe Memorial Day
America gathers once a year to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country, to recognize and memorialize their heroism and sacrifice.
Proposed tribal law would prohibit public indoor smoking at casino
A proposed change to the Cherokee Code would prohibit public indoor smoking at both Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino in Murphy – both owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribe issues first childcare licensures on Qualla Boundary
EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division (EBCI PHHS) Regulatory & Compliance Department (RCD) team members presented the division’s first official childcare licenses on Wednesday, May 19
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman Fellows complete service project for kids
For the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Fellows, one of their most important traditions is their annual group service project.
Snowbird Christmas Celebration held
A Christmas party and celebration event was held at the Snowbird Community Center on Tuesday, Dec. 20 for members of the Snowbird and Cherokee County communities, and it ended up being about a lot more than the holidays themselves.
Miss Cherokee report for December 2016
Hello, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their loved ones.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Running for you in 2019
November 2018 brought us a historical event and this past week we witnessed something that is quite inspiring – 110 new women members of Congress were elected for a total of 127 women now elected to Congress… and two of those are the first ever Native American women!
EDITORIAL: Mourning the death of the role model
Role model = a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others. (merriam-webster.com)
COMMENTARY: Cherokee contingent represents Tribe well in London
What started as a conversation in my living room turned into an experience over 200 years in the making.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Buchanan amasses over 300 yards in Braves loss
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, amassed a total of 338 yards of total offense during a rainy Thursday night game against Rabun Gap (Ga.) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Sept. 10. Overall, the Braves had 360 yards of total offense, but it was not quite enough as they fell to the Eagles 41-26.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edge Robbinsville in final minute
There were two lead changes, two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble all in the final two minutes of the game as the Cherokee JV Braves (2-0) hosted Robbinsville at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Isaiah Evans, JV Braves running back, caught a Tye Mintz pass and took it 39 yards to the house for the game-winning score with 36 seconds left in the game to give the Braves a 32-28 win.
GOLF: Wildcatt leads Lady Braves at Highlands
The Lady Braves golf team traveled to the 2,594 yard par-36 Highlands Country Club for a match against the Highlands Highlanders on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The six-lady team was led by Perri Wildcatt who shot a 56 and Blake Wachacha (60).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonathan L. French – obituary
Mr. Jonathan L. French was born on April 21, 1964, in Washington, DC, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2019.
Roberta L. Murphy-Waldroup (Granny Bert) – obituary
Roberta L. Murphy-Waldroup (Granny Bert), 78, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
Jr. Jenkins – obituary
Jr. Jenkins, 67, of Swain County, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Holiday Cornhole Throwdown flyer
Karate registration
Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Birdtown Gym. Classes will be held on Monday evenings at Wolftown Gym at the following times: Tiny Tigers, ages 4-6 (5:30-6:10pm); Beginner class, ages 7-12 and teen/adult class ages 12+ (6:15-7:10pm); Kardio Kick class (7:15-8:15pm). Cost - $18...
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