NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Strohm sentenced for $199K embezzlement from Cherokee Broadband
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization.
Benjamin Cody Long dismissed of felony charges in cyberattack case
Tribal prosecutors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have dismissed both felony charges against Benjamin Cody Long.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s Special Collections receives Cherokee language version of “Charlotte’s Web”
Special Collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library recently received a gift of a Cherokee language version of E.B. White’s classic children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.”
Granny’s Kitchen, Bearmeat’s Indian Den named Cherokee Pride winners
Granny’s Kitchen has been awarded the Cherokee Pride Award for recognition of excellent customer service in the restaurant category, for businesses on the Qualla Boundary.
Download 2016 Cherokee pageant application
This application is for those running for Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee or Teen Miss Cherokee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal member disagrees with contribution to football stadium
The recent decision made by Tribal Council to make a one-time contribution to Graham County Schools in the amount of $100,000 shows just how much further we have to go as a Tribe.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Couple enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
I just want to say that my wife and I had a great time this past week in Cherokee, what a beautiful place!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants sports gaming
Sports betting produces revenue in the billions each year.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton wins shot put championship
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton is on a quest for a ring. Last year, she was the runner-up in the state shot put event with a throw of 34’ 11”. She shattered that mark and her personal best with a throw of 36’ 6” to win the shot put event at the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, April 23.
TRACK & FIELD: Middle School teams compete at SMC championships
Cherokee Middle School’s track and field teams competed at the Smoky Mountain Conference championships at Robbinsville High School on Monday, April 21. Darius Lambert took first place in the Boys 1600M run with a time of 5:07.23 and he took second place in the Boys 800M run with a time of 2:26.96.
GOLF: Crowe leads Braves to first place finish
The Cherokee Braves golf team took first place in convincing fashion at the Blue Ridge-hosted Sapphire National match on Tuesday, April 22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carolyn Klinefelter Hill – obituary
Carolyn Klinefelter Hill was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe – obituary
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe, treasured daughter of Kaniah and Dodge, born Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2019, died peacefully in the arms of her parents after six beautiful and unforgettable hours.
Nancy Audena Smith – obituary
Nancy Audena Smith, 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Cherokee language class
Mondays (Nov. 18 and 25, Dec. 2 and 9) from 6:30-9pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. The cost of the class is $40 for all four evenings. If you have taken the class before with the museum, a discount of $5 will be given. The class will be taught by...
Trail of Tears water route subject of lecture
In celebration of Native American Month, Sequoyah Birthplace is presenting several programs. On Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2pm, the museum will host a free lecture with Dale Stewart narrating the history of the Trail of Tears with special attention on the “Water Route,”...
Jackson county Democrats Qualla Precinct meeting
Nov. 9 at 11:30am for a Dutch treat lunch at Granny’s Kitchen. Guest speakers will include Luke Hyde, District 11 Democratic Chairperson, and Kirk Stephens, Jackson County Board of Elections. Info: Jeff Jones 497-0168
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