NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Single vehicle collision on Spur results in fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a single-vehicle collision on the southbound Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday, June 7.
School Board approves doctoral dissertation proposal
A dissertation request from Villareal Nika West, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been approved by the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education.
Park Rangers issue citation to visitors for feeding a bear
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers issued a citation to visitors responsible for feeding a bear peanut butter in Cades Cove. Rangers learned about the incident after witnesses provided video documentation.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frell Owl Award nominations sought
The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Frell Owl Award.
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run coming
The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.
UNC Scholarship named after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named existing grants and fellowships to honor courageous people who represent important “firsts” in the University’s history.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the passing of Chief Youngdeer
A friend in Cherokee emailed me recently to tell me that former Principal Chief Robert Youngdeer has died. I worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years, and I have to say that he was one of the most remarkable people I ever met.
COMMENTARY: Trump and Metamucil…issue
I read the opinion regarding intravenous drug users who are currently guests of our local Heartbreak Hotel and the used syringes that are now everywhere on the Rez.
EDITORIAL: Are you afraid of ghosts or should we send in the clowns?
Tis the season to get scared. Halloween is a time we get weird and spooky. Some folks are not into the scary stuff. No ghosts. No zombies. No vampires. No werewolves.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Youth Wrestlers qualify for National Team
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling Program took five wrestlers to the Tar Heel State Classic in Chapel Hill April 11-12. “This is a big tournament for all of our kids, but is especially important to the Schoolboy, Cadet and Junior Divisions,” said coach T.W. Saunooke. ...
GOLF: Braves take second at Hayesville
The Cherokee golf team took second place at The Ridges Golf Club in Hayesville on Thursday, April 17 by carding a combined score of 200.
SOCCER: Swimmer scores 3 to lift Lady Braves over Swain
Taran Swimmer got the hat trick to lift the Lady Braves over Swain 4-2 in double overtime at home on Monday, April 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah – obituary
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday July 17, 2019.
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford – obituary
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford, 52, passed away July 14, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles – obituary
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
2013 Cherokee Christmas Parade flyer
Cherokee Central Schools has the following openings
High School/Middle School Math Coach Teacher Assistants- AA Degree Required High School Math Teacher- NC Teaching License Substitute Teachers- AA or Bachelors Required Food Service Worker Elementary Teacher- NC Teaching License Family and Consumer Science Teacher...
Rescheduled Stargazing Program in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, has rescheduled a 2 ½-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove for Saturday, November 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program was originally scheduled in September, but was...
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