NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Budget Council Overview from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Tribal Council tackled 14 pieces of legislation during its annual Budget Council session on Tuesday, Sept. 1 on a variety of topics ranging from outdoor gyms to white oak trees.
WCU ekes out new enrollment record; modest growth driven by increased retention
For the ninth time out of the past 10 years – and this fall by a small margin – Western Carolina University has experienced an increase in total enrollment, with a new record of 12,243 students enrolled for the 2020 fall semester and an all-time high retention rate.
Jackson Co. identifies COVID-19 cluster at WCU resident hall
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a Western Carolina University (WCU) residence hall.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS students enjoy Indian dinners
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee High School Cultural Program served Indian dinners on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program served to over 400 students, faculty and a few community members who just heard about it through the grapevine.
Tribe to host 2nd Annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The Frog will Swallow the Sun
A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place in a very narrow strip of geography across the United States.
COMMENTARY: Some thoughts on parenting
Vice Chief Richard G. Sneed gives his thoughts on parenting and discusses the upcoming Better Dads Festival in Asheville.
COMMENTARY: Action, reaction…or distraction issue
It seems these days that the action never stops. It’s been another busy few weeks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee loses to Swain
The Cherokee Wrestling team fell to the Swain County Maroon Devils on Thursday, Jan. 30 by a team score of 60-18. The Braves picked up three pin falls, gave up three pin falls and five forfeits.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta named WNC Player of the Week
Lady Braves’ Kendall Toineeta, a junior, was named the Citizen-Times Western North Carolina Player of the Week on Monday, Feb. 3. She was honored for her play against Swain on Thursday, Jan. 30 and against Highlands on Friday, Jan. 31. She scored 10pts and had 10...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins big against Highlanders
It was a good night for Cherokee basketball as both varsity teams defeated visiting Highlands at home on Friday, Jan. 31. The Lady Braves (17-2), currently ranked #6 in the state Maxpreps.com poll, beat the Lady Highlanders 76-31, and the Braves (10-9) pulled above .500 on the year with a 71-50 victory.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith – obituary
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith, 72, known as “Dorothy”, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side at her sister Rosie’s home in the Birdtown Community.
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe – obituary
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Cherokee Hospital with her family and friends by her side.
HAPPENINGS
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...
VAWA play to premier at NCAI Convention
Production to feature EBCI tribal member Billie Jo Rich The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will sponsor the Oklahoma premier of Sliver of a Full Moon – a new play by Mary Kathryn Nagle which documents the reauthorization of the Violence Against...
2014 Cherokee Lions Club Birthday Calendar
The Cherokee Lions Club is collecting names for their annual birthday calendar. The cost of putting your loved one’s birthday, memorial, or anniversary is still $.25. Please see any Lions Club member before Tuesday, Oct. 15. Members include: Butch Sanders, Frank...
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