NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Drug arrests made following traffic stop
Two people were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 1 after a traffic stop near the intersection of HWY 441 South and Tee Pee Drive in Cherokee.
Low wages fuel child care labor crisis
Many of North Carolina’s childcare centers were struggling for labor before the pandemic – now those facilities are barely holding on.
Welch arrested on drug, firearms charges
On Monday, Nov. 22, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department served a search warrant at 71 Flora Mae Smith Lane in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
School Board Report by Chelsea Saunooke
School Board Report by Chelsea Saunooke
Miss Cherokee report for March 2017
Siyo! The month of March, I was asked to attend the annual Woman’s Day.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Hate speech
As an editor, I get the great privilege of being a traffic cop for thought and lack thereof. As a proponent of free speech, I get no pleasure in suppressing anyone’s editorial comment.
COMMENTARY: Remembering the first day of our casino business – January 1994
On Jan. 25, 1994, twenty-five years ago… our Tribe opened for play our very first “fully compacted and legal” slot machines!
COMMENTARY: Covington Catholic incident displays major flaws in society
A viral YouTube video sparking outrage showed privileged private school kids taunting an elder native activist, Nathan Phillips, with one kid smirking in his face.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
TRACK & FIELD: Three from Cherokee advance to state
Three Cherokee High School athletes have advanced to this week’s 1A State Track Championship in Greensboro. They earned their spots by placing in the top four at the 1A West Regional Track Championships held at A.C. Reynolds High School on Saturday, May 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carl Ellis Parker – obituary
Carl Ellis Parker, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.
Herman Luke Crowe – obituary
Herman Luke Crowe, the one-month-old son of Joel Daniel “JD” Crowe and Maritsa Stefani Wachacha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at 10:16 a.m. after being rushed to the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller – obituary
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller, 23, of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Cornhole for Christmas flyer
Benefit for Rebecca Paz-Chalacha and Family
Oct. 31 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian Tacos and Frybread and chili dinners. Indian Taco w/drink $8, Frybread and chili w/drink $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries (4 or more orders) upon request. Please call in all deliveries before...
Benefit for James and Jackie Porter Family
Nov. 7 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Spaghetti dinner with corn, salad, break and drink for $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries are upon request. Proceeds will go to help with expenses for Kyleigh Porter, daughter of James and Jackie, who...
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