NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sports betting arrives in Cherokee
Twenty months after passing through North Carolina legislatures, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino’s The Book is now open for sports betting.
House passes VAWA Reauthorization Bill
“More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women, or 84.3 percent, have experienced violence in their lifetime,” reads information included in a bill currently going through Congress.
School Board returns to in-person meetings
After months of email polls, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education returned to their social-distanced set up on Monday, March 15.
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
COMMENTARY: Reader upset with Jackson County Board “shenanigans”
Last night, I attended the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting specifically to apologize to Commissioner Charles Elders.
COMMENTARY: Why you should vote in all elections
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact your daily lives.
COMMENTARY: A strong free press benefits us all
The media’s relationship with elected officials, has at times, been a contentious one, but it’s undeniable a free press provides a valuable service to the public in a democracy.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FISHING: Bradley sits atop Trout Legend leaderboard
If you’re looking for Michael Bradley on a weekend, a good place to check would be on a river with a fly rod in his hand. The EBCI tribal member has been spending a lot of his weekends since 2012 competing in fly fishing competitions, and he is very successful.
MS TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee travels to Hayesville
The Cherokee Middle School track teams traveled to Hayesville on Monday, March 24 for a four-school meet with Hayesville, Andrews and Hiwassee Dam.
GOLF: Aerification at Sequoyah National
If you have never been on a golf course before, you have probably never seen the small holes left in the course after the aerification process. Golfers mistakenly think aerification throws off their game but some of the best golf games ever played were played after aerating the course. What is aerification?
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Michael Montelongo – obituary
Michael Montelongo, age 23, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home.
William “Billy” Dennis Calhoun – obituary
William “Billy” Dennis Calhoun, 58, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Carolyn Klinefelter Hill – obituary
Carolyn Klinefelter Hill was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
The Haunted House Massacre
Oct. 31 at 7pm at the old Soco Community Building located below Happy Holiday Campground. Scary fun for all ages. Treat bags will be provided for the kids. This is free to everyone and is being presented by CTM-Builders. Info: (828) 269-6570 or...
EBCI 4-H Archery Club info
EBCI 4-H Archery meets every other Tuesday from 5:30-7pm. Beginners to advanced, ages 5-17. Must have a responsible adult present and turn in a notarized 4-H application. Info: Sarah McClellan-Welch 554-6935
Healing and Wellness Coalition offering educational DVSs
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition has sponsored various conferences and events since its inception in 2002. Over the years, the group has developed a series of educational DVDs including: 2006 “Creating a Peaceful Spirit: A Journey to Healing” conference...
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