NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD apprehends escapee
During the late night hours of Monday, Dec. 27, Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Community Action Team members and Patrol officers successfully apprehended a male subject who had previously escaped custody after having been detained with trafficking amounts of heroin.
First Native American director of NPS sworn in
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Thursday, Dec. 16. Sams is the first tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years.
Secretary Haaland wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West on Sunday, Dec. 12 as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
Cherokee, Swain school systems sign partnership with Job Corps
As the result of a partnership signed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 between officials from Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), students at those schools will be able to co-enroll providing better opportunities all around.
Madison Whitekiller named 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Eighteen-year-old Madison Whitekiller, a Northeastern State University student and former Junior Miss Cherokee from Verdigris, is the 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The supremacy of Christ
Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of man, has created all things on this earth.
COMMENTARY: Beating a dead horse
Have you voted yet? You can. I did. My ballot only had Principal Chief and Vice Chief candidates on it because I vote in Snowbird and the slate of candidates was small enough not to require a primary. So, my civic duty is done.
COMMENTARY: Take an hour to remember on Memorial Day
Before you fire up your grills or head out to purchase a new mattress, please take an hour or so to attend a Memorial Day event on Monday, May 27.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert places second as Cherokee hosts middle, high school championships
Darius Lambert, Cherokee Middle cross country team, took second place – for the second consecutive year – as Cherokee hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves blast Andrews 40-16, finish 2nd in Conference
The Cherokee fans who braved the driving rain on the drive down to Andrews to watch the JV Braves (5-1) take on the Andrews JV Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 9 were treated to clear skies, a rainbow and a pot of gold at the end.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Talia Taylor
Talia Taylor, 29, of Cherokee, passed away on March 29, 2020. She was born in Jackson County on Jan. 4, 1991, to Charles Edward Taylor and Mystical Parker.
Obituary – Eloise Maney
Eloise Maney, 74, of Cherokee, made her way to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Obituary: Jim Biddix
Jim Biddix, age 72, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
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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