NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Elk herd is a large tourism draw for Cherokee, Park
After being gone from the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for around 150 years, awi egwa, or elk, were reintroduced to the area in 2001.
CCS School Board approves coaches and volunteers for upcoming sports seasons
The Monday, Feb. 3 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
George sentenced to 51 months for sexual abuse of a minor
David Paul George Sr., 56, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Feb. 3 to 51 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Deceased Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians between Oct. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
This is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate is entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for the period Oct. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015 pursuant to Section 16C-5 of the Cherokee Code.
CES 4th and 5th Grade Honor Roll Lists – third 9-week Grading Period
These are the Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Roll Lists for the third 9-week Grading Period.
Gadugi Earth Day Community Event set for April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a new community event, Gadugi Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Elk management- it’s complicated
Both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation Tribal Council and the North Carolina General Assembly have labored over what to do with the elk population that currently reside and commute on the Qualla Boundary, in the state and on federal lands.
COMMENTARY: Bond referendum represents wise investment for colleges, universities and WNC
As you head to your polling places for the North Carolina primary election Tuesday, March 15, an issue of major importance for the future of Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College will be on the ballot alongside nominees for the U.S. presidency and other elected offices.
EDITORIAL: News, that’s not your opinion
The evolution of journalism is an interesting and somewhat disturbing process in today’s culture.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Blue Ridge, Ga. on Friday, Jan. 24 and came away with two wins. The Braves (8-9) won 67-47, and the Lady Braves (15-2) won big 77-31.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season undefeated
As the final buzzer echoed through the Rosman gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 23, the spectators in attendance became witness to the remarkable 2013-14 run of the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves basketball team.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win in first round of SMC tourney
Picking up where they left off in the regular season, the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves overwhelmed the Murphy Bulldogs in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25 by a score of 74-19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William “Bill” Jackson Haigler – obituary
William “Bill” Jackson Haigler, 71, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Center in Andrews.
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson – obituary
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson, 80, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday Jan. 22, 2018.
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver – obituary
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver, 94, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Free Bloodroot workshop
Oct. 24 from 10am – 12pm at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. The workshop, called “Growing Bloodroot for Dye” is being offered by Qualla Arts and Crafts and N.C. State University and is funded by RTCAR. Learn how to prepare a planting bed, divide bloodroot...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 3)
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at football game
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cherokee High School Booster Club is asking everyone who plans to attend the Cherokee vs. Murphy varsity football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4 to wear pink and show your support in the fight against...
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