NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
North Carolina schools, Cherokee Central Schools to close for two weeks due to coronavirus
Following nationwide closings and cancellations of events due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order this afternoon, Saturday, March 14, that all North Carolina public schools will close to students on Monday, March 16 for a period of at least two weeks.
Cherokee Indian Hospital increases screening; continues preparation
If you drive up to the Cherokee Indian Hospital and see tents outside of the entrances, don’t be alarmed.
N.C. Courts move court cases due to Coronavirus
Late Friday morning, Friday, March 13, North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley ordered that most district and superior court cases be continued for at least 30 days starting on Monday, March 16.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Awards for 2014-15
These are the Cherokee Middle School Awards for 2014-15.
Coulter Regional Leadership Program seeking nominations
The Coulter Regional Leadership Program is accepting nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program.
Right Path seeking nominations
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i,” Adult Leadership Program (RP) is accepting nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Racism divides
I followed a Facebook conversation string on TSA-LA-GI VOICE (a Facebook page hosted by Lea Wolf) this weekend that concerned an incident of racism experienced by some Braves fans at Thursday’s game against Smokey Mountain High School.
EDITORIAL: Government needs to hear you
Some think that one vote won’t make a difference. If you think that way, the way of the ostrich with his head in the sand, then you deserve the representation you receive.
COMMENTARY: Rez News, Olympics and more politics issues
Sometimes these days, with the swirl, and crime, of the Olympics, the running joke that is called NFL Pre-season, exorbitant contracts for professional athletes, white collar crime on the Rez and the mud, knife, gun fighting that is American politics, an old saying comes to mind.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
19 brave the cold for the Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners staged the 3rd annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 23 with 19 runners completing the 10 miles from Straight Fork Bridge to the Acquoni Expo Center track.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves in action today, see full brackets
The Braves (15-10) have garnered a No. 7 seed in the western section of the 1A state playoffs, and the Lady Braves (22-3) have garnered a No. 1 seed. Both will be in action in the first round at the Charles George Arena on Monday, Feb. 24. The Lady Braves...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves are runner-up in SMC tourney
The Lady Braves (22-3) were the runner-up in this past week’s Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament following a tough 55-49 loss to Hayesville in the finals on Friday, Feb. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie – obituary
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie, 43, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord. Hooty passed away peacefully at his childhood home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
Maude Elizabeth Paul – obituary
Maude Elizabeth Paul, 73, of the Yellowhill Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, April 20, 2018 surrounded by her immediate family and loved ones.
Brandi Melaine Powers – obituary
Brandi Melaine Powers, 39, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 16, 2018. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of Joyce Smoker Gregory.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing for November, December
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Friday, Nov. 1 Wednesday, Nov. 6 Friday, Nov. 8 Wednesday, Nov. 13 Friday, Nov. 15 Wednesday, Nov. 20 Friday, Nov. 22 Monday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 6 Monday, Dec. 9...
Drive-thru flu shot
Start Smart Basketball starts Nov. 3
Start Smart Basketball. Starts on Nov. 3 for ages 3-7. This is for children ages 3-5 or a beginner 6-7 year old. This program is fundamental heavy. The program will run for six Sundays from Nov. 3 – Dec. 8. The Start Smart Kit costs $36 and this includes all of...
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