NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Man sentenced for Sylva thefts, assault on Cherokee officer
A man faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty Wednesday, June 10 in Jackson County to a string of break-ins and thefts in Sylva, as well as to assaulting and injuring an officer with the Cherokee Indian Police Department.
“Communication is everything”: Communities finding the best way to support
With the Black Lives Matter movement reaching global support, many organizers in small towns have begun to demonstrate their support on a local level.
COVID cases at child care facility prompt extended closure of Tribe
Several employees at the Qualla Boundary Head Start & Early Head Start in Cherokee have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) prompting the continued closure of all tribal child care facilities.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital announces Veteran’s Memorial Re-dedication
Cherokee Indian Hospital will hold a re-dedication of the veteran’s memorial on the new facility campus on Monday, Dec. 7 at 1pm.
Lossiah writes book on everything strawberry
Everything you ever wanted to know about the fruit named after a berry that isn’t actually a berry can be found in “The Strawberry Story: Cultivating to Cupboard”.
THANK YOU: Cherokee Choices says thanks for Turkey Strut help
Cherokee Choices would like to thank the following groups/people who were instrumental in the Turkey Strut 5K
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Let’s keep the killing to a minimum.
I have been a dog lover and owner since I was a boy. Back then, I had a dog named Dino.
EDITORIAL: Children need love, care, and heritage – in that order
The adoption, fostering, and placement of Cherokee children has been a top topic of discussion in the community from the water cooler to the Council chambers in recent months.
LETTER: Reader enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
It was such a delight and honor to enjoy the beautiful new trails last week at Cherokee!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Boundary participates in Special Olympics Spring Games
The cloudy skies didn’t dampen one smile or spirit at the annual Special Olympics of North Carolina Far West Spring Games. Over 250 athletes participated in the event held Friday, May 9 at Macon Middle School.
TRACK: 1A State Championship Schedule of Events for May 9
GOLF: Cherokee takes fifth at conference, advances to state
The second round of the 36-hole Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament was played at the par-70, 6,009yd Sapphire National Golf Club in Sapphire on Monday, April 28. Tagan Crowe and Christian Ensley led the charge for the Cherokee Braves to hold off the challenging Robbinsville Black Knights en route to a NCHSAA Regionals berth.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert “Bob” D. Parker – obituary
Robert “Bob” D. Parker, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 after an extended illness.
John Moses Harlan – obituary
John Moses Harlan, 39, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
Larkin Fourkiller – obituary
Larkin Fourkiller, 78, of Franklin, passed away Sept. 29, 2018, battling cancer.
HAPPENINGS
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
REO Speedwagon to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. These days REO are still doing...
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