NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
State approves Catawba’s gaming compact for Kings Mountain facility
The Catawba Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribe based in South Carolina, is one step closer to their dream of a casino in Kings Mountain – just outside of Charlotte.
U.S. Department of Agriculture announces Heather Dawn Thompson as Director, Office of Tribal Relations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday, Jan. 25 the appointment of Heather Dawn Thompson as Director of the Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) reporting to the Secretary of Agriculture.
Over 1,200 vaccinated by Tribe
In December 2020, Victoria Harlan, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), took the first COVID-19 vaccine dose administered by the Tribe’s health care system.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief’s Back-to-School Bash exceeds attendance estimates, second event planned
Principal Chief Patrick Lambert hosted the first annual Back-to-School Bash at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Cherokee Central Schools 2016-17 Bus Routes
Cherokee Central Schools 2016-17 Bus Routes
$pending Frenzy comes to Cherokee
Members of the Cherokee Youth Center Teen Club will soon appear in an educational training video, an experience from which they learned some valuable money skills.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Safety first for the trout derby
For the first time in its 17-year history, the Talking Trees Children’s Fishing Derby was postponed. On the Thursday before the derby, the river was swollen from days of constant and torrential rain.
LETTER: Cherokee veteran thanks Cherokee Indian Hospital
Recently, I had a three-day stay in the Cherokee Indian Hospital at Cherokee. Even though I was very sick, this experience was a high water mark for me.
EDITORIAL – The Downtown Motor Speedway
People are driving too fast, ignoring speed limit signs and pedestrians in crosswalks. The downtown speed limit is 20 mph. It is common to see vehicles traveling through the downtown area at twice that speed.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Lady Braves lack offense in first round of playoffs
The Lady Braves just couldn’t get much offense going as they hosted East Wilkes in the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, May 14. East Wilkes’ Melia Higgins put two in the back of the net as they defeated Cherokee 2-0.
2014 CHS Varsity and JV football schedules
2014 CHS Varsity and JV football schedules
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton takes second at State Meet
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton took second place in the girls shot put at the 1A State Track & Field Championship at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro on Friday, May 9 with a throw of 35-7.50. She placed just inches behind Samantha Welborn, Starmount, who threw 35-10.75.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lucille Cucumber – obituary
Lucille Cucumber, 73, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 after battling a terminal illness.
Joann “Jobee” S. Kalonaheskie – obituary
Joann “Jobee” S. Kalonaheskie, 79, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness.
Xavier Ryan French – obituary
Xavier Ryan French, 30, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Vendors sought for CHS Indian Market
Cherokee High School will host an Indian Market at Friday, Nov. 22 where vendors are being invited to set up inside of the high school. Tables and chairs are free, but limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. All items must be the original work...
Family Reunion for Sampson Boss and Lizzie Arneach Welch descendants
Nov. 23 at 2pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring a covered dish. Info: Contact Kathie McCoy, Bessie Squirrel, or Agnes Welch
Healing & Wellness Coalition meeting
Nov. 19 at 11:30am at the Living Waters Lutheran Church off of Goose Creek. Bring your lunch. Info: Beth Farris (828) 421-9855
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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