NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Coronavirus prompts WCU to postpone May commencement ceremonies
In response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, Western Carolina University is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 8 and 9, and will announce by April 3 plans for rescheduling the events.
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
EBCI moves to four-day week, closes all lobbies
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Wednesday, March 18 that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be closing on Fridays until further notice.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Business Spotlight: Two Crowes Ice Cream
Tagan Crowe’s Two Crowes Ice Cream celebrated its first anniversary in the Cherokee Cultural District over the Fourth of July weekend.
Miss Cherokee report for June
Siyo nigada! Hello everyone! I have had a wonderful first month of summer, and I was happy to have gotten to spend it with my community. Although I only had three events come up this month, they were very amazing and important!
Business Spotlight: The Little People
Elle Bradley is capitalizing on a major opportunity presented to the Cherokee youth of today by investing the money she received from the Minor’s Fund distribution into the startup of her own business, The Little People.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: I miss seeing the babies
As I get older, I relate more and more to some of the old sayings that my elders used to pass along.
COMMENTARY: Clown sightings, a basket of deplorables, didja watch the debates and SNL issue.
The run-up to the presidential election normally called a campaign is in full swing. I say normally called because I’ve been on this planet for 60 years and I’ve never seen anything quite like this spectacle.
LETTER: Reader speaks candidly about friend’s drug life
I have a heartbreaking story that I would like to share with others.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves run past Robbinsville into Sectional Finals
The Lady Braves used their patented fast break and full-court press to keep the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights on their heels the entire game during 1A state playoff second round action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Fishing Report: Observe proper stream etiquette
As Spring fast approaches, so will angling pressure on our favorite streams, rivers and lakes. This brings us to the age old burning discussion of stream etiquette. Fishing doesn’t need another rule, lord knows we have plenty to deal with, however with more people...
BASKETBALL: Feather named to All-State team
EBCI tribal member Meona Feather, a freshman at Rabun Gap – Nacoochee School, has been named to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3-A All-State team. On the season, she averaged 14.3pts, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.8 rebounds per...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Myron (Jamie) Long – obituary
James Myron (Jamie) Long 59, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Clarence Welch – obituary
Clarence Welch, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 8, 2018. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Theodore Anthony “Tony” and Hattie Welch.
David James Kalonaheskie – obituary
David James Kalonaheskie, 87, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Central Schools Early Release
Oct. 25 for Professional Development. CES will release at 11:30am; CMS and CHS will release at 11:45am. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124 or Central Office 554-5000
Christmas Checks for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens do not have to submit anything to receive a Christmas Check. Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to....
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