NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park contains small wildfire along Foothills Parkway
Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters responded to a small, 1.7-acre wildfire along the Foothills Parkway at 4:19 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.
Cherokee boy saves brother in daring water rescue
The waters of Soco Creek in Cherokee were up and raging on Friday, Feb. 4 following heavy rainfall in the area. After his younger brother accidentally fell in the water behind the Soco Creek Townhomes in the Wolftown Community, Colton Crowe immediately went into action.
Police Commission holds first meeting of 2022
The EBCI Police Commission held its first meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 10. With most departments unavailable to report, the open session of the meeting was completed in just over 30 minutes.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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).
Danya Pigeon crowned 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Sequoyah High School senior Danya Pigeon, of Hulbert, was crowned the 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee during the 26th annual leadership competition on Saturday, Aug. 19.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is love
In these verses the Apostle Paul emphasizes that the “extraordinary divine force by which Jesus Christ was raised is the same power at work in and through believers”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves with 14 fourth quarter points
The Mitchell Mountaineers (2-0) scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to secure their victory over the Cherokee Braves (0-2) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29. Cherokee only trailed by 5 points, 13-8, until Mitchell scored two times in two minutes (10:05 and 8:11) in the fourth.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves shutout Hayesville in season opener
The JV Braves (1-0) started out their 2014 season with a bang as they traveled to Hayesville on Thursday, Aug. 28 and came back with a 28-0 shutout win.
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Braves win 3-1 at Blue Ridge
The Lady Braves varsity volleyball team (1-1) traveled to Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and came back with a 3-1 victory. Cherokee lost the first game 25-21 before coming back to win the next three (25-21, 25-13, 26-24) to win the match and pull to an even 1-1 on...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jesse Reed
Jesse Reed, 71, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 14, 2020.
OBITUARY: Sylvia ʺKayʺ Sharpe Morrow
Sylvia Kay Sharpe Morrow, 81, of Lake Junaluska, crossed over from this earthly life to her eternal joy in Christ on April 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach
Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach, 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 6, 2020.
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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