NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Tribe receives grant for Little Free Libraries
Abbott Owle, an 11-month-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, grabs a copy of “We love you Moms and Babies” from the Little Free Library at the Dora Reed Qualla Boundary Head Start/Early Head Start Center on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Cherokee Central Schools committed to remaining open
In their meeting Tuesday night (Sept. 7), members of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education made it clear that they would be doing everything possible to stay open amid raising numbers of COVID-19 on the Qualla Boundary.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frankiewicz to vie for Miss Indian World
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian World in Albuquerque, NM on April 25-29.
Goshorn to participate in prestigious Italian exhibit
The 57th La Biennale di Venezia (aka Venice Biennale), a world-renowned art exhibition, will include several American Indian artists this year.
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Physical attacks on media never acceptable
One of the United States’ founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson wasn’t always a fan of the media.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Answers come in many ways
Answers may come to a seeker in so many ways.
EDITORIAL: That’s your opinion
We don’t always agree. You may say tomato or potato differently than I do. It’s ok.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Men’s Soccer 2014 Schedule
CHS Men’s Soccer 2014 Schedule
WCU captures title of ‘top adventure college’ in magazine poll
Results from an online poll have been tallied, and Western Carolina University has been announced as the No. 1 college for outdoor adventure in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic by a leading outdoors magazine.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Teams fight downpours, mud in weekend’s NAYO tournament
The John A Crowe Recreation Complex and the Cherokee Central Schools baseball fields held the 2014 Native American Youth Organization (NAYO) baseball/softball tournament Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Quincy Watty Sr. – obituary
Quincy Watty Sr., 80, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.
Diane Hicks Hoyle – obituary
Diane Hicks Hoyle, 77, of Bryson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.
Minda Faye Lambert Ross – obituary
Minda Faye Lambert Ross, 64, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 21,
HAPPENINGS
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Club meeting
Nov. 14 at the Southwestern Community College Swain Center Room 114. The State Bee inspector Jack Hanel will be the special presenter. All individuals interested in beekeeping are encouraged to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity to speak with other...
Big Cove Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 18 at 6pm. Church of the Nazarene. Bring a side dish. Ham and turkey will be provided.
Toys for Tots Turkey Shoot
Nov. 16 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community. This event is sponsored by Brothers in the Wind.
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