NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Long hearing continues; motion to dismiss denied
There will be one final hearing in the case of Benjamin Cody Long before heading to trial. That trial date is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 9.
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
Sylva woman sentenced for drug trafficking
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Sylva woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 8 in Jackson County Superior Court to two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Taran Swimmer’s final report, farewell
Siyo, I want to share with you all some events that I had the honor to attend the month of September.
Cherokee Rodders Club awards scholarships
The Cherokee Rodders Car Club recently awarded the first Bob Smith Memorial Vocational Scholarships. The first recipients of the scholarships funds are: John Jenkins; Chase Crowe; and Ryan Tranter.
WCU prognosticator: Leaf color quality will hinge on temperature trends heading into fall
Leaf-lookers, stay tuned. The quality of the fall colors in Western North Carolina’s mountains this year will depend on the temperatures recorded from September through the typical peak color weeks of October.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Young people: vote, even if you have to get a stamp
Midterm elections are a little more than a month away, and all of the elected offices are of importance.
EDITORIAL: Will you be there for them?
For as long as I can remember, a day of the Cherokee Indian Fair has been reserved to honor the veterans of the United States military.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader claims Cherokee blood, wants to learn language
I recently read an article in your Aug. 23-29, 2018 paper entitled “Cherokee Language has become a novelty”. It was moving.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves fall to Hayesville in Regional Final
A sea of Maroon and Gold inundated the UNCG Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday, March 8 as the site played host to the NCHSAA Regional Finals contest between the Cherokee Lady Braves and the Hayesville Yellow Jackets at 5pm.
BASKETBALL: Mintz, Smith, Tisho selected for Blue-White game
Avery Mintz, a senior at Cherokee, has been selected to the Blue-White all-star game scheduled for Friday, March 21 at T.C. Roberson. This season, she has averaged 17.6pts, 2.4 assists and 4.3 steals per game. Also, chosen for the game were EBCI tribal members...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves among stat leaders
Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee, is first in all of western North Carolina with 5.2 steals/game, second with 6.3 assists and third with 19.4pts. Teammates Avery Mintz and Bree Stamper tied at 18th with 2.4 assists. Mintz was also sixth with 17.6pts and fifth with 4.3...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe – obituary
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe went to join the Kingdom of Heaven from her personal residence unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.
James (Jim) Robert Miller – obituary
James (Jim) Robert Miller, 38 of Cherokee and Haywood County, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019.
Scott Nathaniel (Rhino) Rochester
Scott Nathaniel (Rhino) Rochester, 48, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Council Halloween Dance flyer (updated Oct. 11)
Homecoming at Yellowhill Baptist Church
Oct. 27 at Yellowhill Baptist Church. Service begins at 10am with special singing and lunch to follow. All are welcome.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 17)
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