NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Syllabary turns 200: Cherokee language writing system still used two centuries after invention
On a beautifully sunny early spring morning, Dawn Arneach walks around the Museum of the Cherokee Indian helping staff and visitors while wearing a nameplate written in a language eons old in a writing system 200 years old.
CCS switching to Plan A for final month
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education decided in a 5-1 vote that all their schools will return to ‘Plan A’ starting on Monday, April 26.
Tribal Council considers new police camera systems
Tribal Council hosted a meeting off-air on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 30 with Getac, a company that specializes in camera systems for police departments.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Taran Swimmer’s final report, farewell
Siyo, I want to share with you all some events that I had the honor to attend the month of September.
Cherokee Rodders Club awards scholarships
The Cherokee Rodders Car Club recently awarded the first Bob Smith Memorial Vocational Scholarships. The first recipients of the scholarships funds are: John Jenkins; Chase Crowe; and Ryan Tranter.
WCU prognosticator: Leaf color quality will hinge on temperature trends heading into fall
Leaf-lookers, stay tuned. The quality of the fall colors in Western North Carolina’s mountains this year will depend on the temperatures recorded from September through the typical peak color weeks of October.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery
While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking due to stuttering.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Photo ID shouldn’t be required to vote
There’s an amendment on your ballot (North Carolina state election) that would require everyone to have a photo ID in order to vote. Sound like a good idea? It’s not. If you vote for this, you’re buying “a pig in a poke.”
EDITORIAL: 2019 Tribal Elections
Although to make law, the election year has been shortened to begin January; we are now within 12 months of our tribal elections.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dominique Wilkins visits Cherokee Central Schools
Dominique Wilkins, known as the “Human Highlight Film”, spoke to the students at Cherokee Central Schools, on Friday, May 30. He shared with the students his life story and the importance of never quitting. Hard work and perseverance is what led him to be a...
Cherokee Middle School athletes recognized
Cherokee Middle School honored its 2013-14 athletes during a program at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Friday, May 23. Cance Carnes, CMS principal, commented, “I want to thank all of our coaches. They have done a tremendous job.”
Thompson, Mintz named CHS Athletes of the Year
Cherokee High School seniors Darius Thompson and Avery Mintz were named the Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletic Awards program held Friday, May 23 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carl Johnson Nations – obituary
Carl Johnson Nations, 91, of the Ela Community, passed on May 30, 2019.
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills – obituary
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman.
Doug Mathews – obituary
Doug Mathews, 74, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
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