NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Lambert sentenced to 45 months for stabbing
George Allan Lambert, 48, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 6 to 45 months in prison and three years of supervised release for stabbing a victim with a knife, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper announces five more weeks of Phase II
The State of North Carolina will remain in Phase II of COVID-19 re-opening for at least five more weeks.
Jackson County reports fifth COVID-19 death in county
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has confirmed that a recent death in a Jackson County resident is related to COVID-19, bringing the total COVID-19 deaths in the county to five.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River announces food line-up
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (HCVR) officials announced the line-up of its Food Market on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Someday, you will be an Elder too
As I draw closer to the “official” designation (only three years to go), I find myself thinking more and more about the good and bad of being on elder.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts Vol. 16.1 – The Neverending Trump issue.
The inauguration is over, we now officially have a new President…a new POTUS…I love acronyms
LETTER: Reader raises concerns about driving safety, pedestrian safety, and more
We live in Cherokee and don’t drive at night unless we absolutely have to
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Is this the year? Lady Braves are on a mission
The past two seasons, the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team has made it to the 1A West Regional Finals. This year, they are determined to go further.
BASKETBALL: Mintz signs letter of intent with Lenoir-Rhyne
Avery Mintz is a Lady Brave this year, but next season she’ll be a Bear. The Cherokee senior signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to play basketball on a full scholarship next year for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Fall CHS Sports Seniors honored
Cherokee High School seniors in all fall sports, band, and ROTC were honored before and at halftime of the Cherokee football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Steven Queen – obituary
Steven Queen, 57, of Whittier, passed away on June 24, 2018.
Jillian Monike Swimmer – obituary
Jillian Monike Swimmer, 31, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Melvena Swimmer of Cherokee.
Henry Queen – obituary
Henry Queen, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.
HAPPENINGS
2014 Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour seeking participants
High school students ages 14 – 17, are you looking for an adventure that takes you out of your comfort zone for 12 days, while learning in an Eco-friendly environment serving people from a different culture? With the goal to help you develop leadership skills, the...
EBCI Transit shopping trip to Tennessee
EBCI Transit is offering a special shopping trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. to the Tanger Outlet on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The bus will leave Transit at 4:30pm en route to Tennessee and will leave the Tanger Outlet at 9pm to return to Cherokee. The price is $20 per...
TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site closing
The TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site will be closed Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20. The Inventory staff will be preparing for the Year-End count and audit. Both locations will also be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7:45am – 12:45pm.
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