NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves personnel powers for Chief of Police
The Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) now has more authority over personnel matters due to changes made to Cherokee Code Section 96-11. Tribal Council passed Ordinance No. 144 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, March 3 that amends language in the Code regarding officers and employees under the CIPD.
Kituwah, LLC seeks funding for Puy du Fou partnership
The Kituwah, LLC will be requesting approximately $31 million from Tribal Council to launch a new partnership project with award-winning French entertainment company Puy du Fou.
Swimmer sentenced to 365 months in prison for second degree murder
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder by a federal jury was sentenced to 365 months in prison on Thursday, March 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Shane McKinley Swimmer, 22. was also ordered to serve eight years of supervised release after he completes his prison term.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Chamber Singers are Carnegie Hall-bound
Since 1891, thousands of the world’s best singers and musicians have performed at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. Next spring, 26 members of the Cherokee (Central Schools) Chamber Singers will join those ranks.
Cherokee Tribal EMS Training Center graduates first class
Cherokee Tribal EMS Training Center has announced the graduation of its first class of Paramedic students.
LETTER: Little Miss Cherokee says thank you
I would like to take this time to say how truly honored I am to be your Little Miss Cherokee2017-18!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Inheritance – Who has the good, perfect answers?
“Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him and said, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask.’
COMMENTARY: Apparent transparency
The issues come when you ask for information, and you are met with indifference and silence.
COMMENTARY: The woes of voter participation in EBCI elections
Let’s talk about EBCI voter turnout.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Two Lady Braves qualify for state
Cherokee’s Peri Wildcatt and Bree Stamper have qualified for the 1A Women’s Golf State Championship scheduled for Monday, Oct. 27 at Foxfire Resort and Golf Club in Foxfire Village.
FOOTBALL: Braves fight hard in loss to Swain
The Braves (3-5) fought hard on both sides of the football in their 17-7 loss to Swain on Friday, Oct. 17 at Ray Kinsland Stadium.
Legends and Tales 5K draws runners from four states
The Cherokee Runners hosted a special 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11. The inaugural Legends and Tales 5K drew local runners – including the Cherokee High School cross country teams – as well as visitors from South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Dorothy Lucille Driver West
Dorothy Lucille Driver West, 73, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The daughter of the late Spencer and Lucy Driver, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy West; her son, Will West; and her brothers, Eric,...
OBITUARY: Pamela Dawn Taylor “ Mama Cooter”
Pamela Dawn Taylor, Cherokee’s Mama Cooter, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020.
OBITUARY: Pamela Dawn Taylor “ Mama Cooter”
Pamela Dawn Taylor, Cherokee’s Mama Cooter, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
RFP – Bonfire Production FY2014
RFP - BONFIRE PRODUCTION FY2014
Wolftown Christmas Lighting Contest
Wolftown Community Club will be having a Christmas lighting contest. Light up your house, yard and driveway. Enter in the contest by calling Tuff Jackson 788-4088 by Friday, Dec. 6. Houses will be visited on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10. He will need your name,...
Community members sought to participate in 1960s panel discussions, events at WCU
CULLOWHEE—Western Carolina University will host events including panel discussions this spring on social and cultural issues of the 1960s and is searching for community members to take part. The campuswide interdisciplinary learning theme for the 2013-14 academic year...
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