NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools moving to Plan B
The Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Cherokee Nation Reservation now visible on Google Maps
The Cherokee Nation’s reservation boundaries are now mapped on Google Maps.
Savanna’s Act passes Congress, now onto Trump’s desk
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who lived in Fargo, N.D., died at the age of 22 after a woman cut a baby from her womb in a terrible attack in August 2017.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
The Shadow of the Bear
The Shadow of the Bear is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the weeks of mid-October through the early weeks of November.
Cherokee Youth Council awards teens
The Cherokee Youth Council held the 1st Annual Youth Council Awards Banquet last week.
2015 Cherokee Indian Fair EBCI Cooperative Extension winners
These are the winners in the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair EBCI Cooperative Extension contests.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Let’s keep the killing to a minimum.
I have been a dog lover and owner since I was a boy. Back then, I had a dog named Dino.
EDITORIAL: Children need love, care, and heritage – in that order
The adoption, fostering, and placement of Cherokee children has been a top topic of discussion in the community from the water cooler to the Council chambers in recent months.
LETTER: Reader enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
It was such a delight and honor to enjoy the beautiful new trails last week at Cherokee!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee dominates Bobcats
The Cherokee varsity basketball teams dominated the Blue Ridge Bobcats at Charles George Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Lady Braves improved to 5-1 on the season with a 77-16 win, and the Braves went to 3-3 on the season with a 79-51 win.
WRESTLING: King of the Mountain Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 7 Team scores: 1 – Banks County 324 2 – White County 171 3 – Dawson County 166.5 8 – Cherokee 81.5 Individual Cherokee performances are as follows: Jesse Queen, first place in 106, 3-0 - Pinned Josh Poe (Dawson Co.) at 1:25 - Won by...
WRESTLING: Cherokee at Hiwassee Dam
Cherokee’s middle school and high school wrestling teams traveled to Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Polly Ann Rattler – obituary
Polly Ann Rattler (Corn Husk Doll Master), 63, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
Deborah Rebecca Nelson Grant – obituary
Deborah Rebecca Nelson Grant, 60, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at her home in Nantahala.
Vivian Harlan – obituary
Vivian Harlan, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
WCU – Mars Hill tailgating
Western Carolina University hosts Mars Hill University in football on Saturday, Sept. 21. Cherokee students from Mars Hill and WCU would like to invite current students and alumni of either school to Tailgate in the parking lot. The football game begins at 3:30pm....
Flu Clinics at Cherokee Central Schools
Sept. 23 from 1-4, Middle School students (parent consent forms must be returned back to the school by the morning of the clinic or parent/guardian be present at time of injection) Sept. 25 from 2-4pm, Staff (set-up in Elementary Health Office) Sept. 26 from...
Heating Assistance for disabled tribal members
Applications will be taken starting Monday, Oct. 7 for the 2013-14 disabled clients heating assistance program. This is a first-come, first-served program. Applications will be taken at Tsali Manor, Snowbird Senior Center and the John Welch Senior Center. To qualify...
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