NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board approves Cherokee history project
The Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
U.S. Attorney issues scam alert; beware of imposters claiming to be with the U.S. Justice Dept.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray issued an alert on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 9, warning the public of potential scammers seeking to obtain personal information by claiming to be with the Justice Department.
COVID-19 outbreak identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
An additional 14 COVID-19 cases have been identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. 12 cases are residents, and two cases are staff members.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
Mountain Mediation Services announces raffle winners
The Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Mountain Mediation Beach Raffle was announced recently. Brittany Ensley, this year’s Grand Prize Winner, will spend three nights of her choosing at Beach Colony Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cherokees among N.C. Folklore Society Award winners
The North Carolina Folklore Society announced the 2015 recipients of its annual awards: The Community Traditions Award, and The Brown-Hudson Award on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Action, reaction…or distraction issue
It seems these days that the action never stops. It’s been another busy few weeks.
EDITORIAL: Using the “z” word
Most communities don’t like it. When it comes to land use, owners don’t like to be told how they can, or can’t use their land.
EDITORIAL: Can we handle the truth, or even recognize it?
If ever there was an example of why we need clear, concise law, it is the situation we find ourselves in now. We are now finding that it is going to take a court session (or three) to figure the difference between the “letter of the law” and the “essence of the law”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves lose season opener
RABUN GAP, Ga. – The Braves (0-1) and Lady Braves (0-1) traveled to Rabun Gap on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to open their 2013-14 season. The Braves lost 66-63 and the Lady Braves lost 59-51. Bree Stamper led the Lady Braves with 17pts followed by Kendall Toineeta with 13. ...
Wachacha is inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame
Arnold Wachacha, an EBCI tribal member and a 1966 graduate of Robbinsville High School, was one of three athletes who was inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 1. He excelled in football and basketball, playing at the varsity level all four...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joshua Squirrel Sr. – obituary
Joshua Squirrel Sr., 83, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
M. Sue Ratchford – obituary
M. Sue Ratchford, 59, of Dumfries Va., died July, 23 2018, at Fairfax Inova Cardio and Respiratory Institute after a long battle with cancer.
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy” – obituary
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy”, 80, of Sylva, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Meeting rescheduled
Big Y has rescheduled their meeting for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6pm at the Big Y Community Building.
Area farmers eligible for flood damage
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of Tennessee on Aug. 28 based on damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from March 1 and continuing. In accordance with Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm...
Fall Harvest to be celebrated at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center just outside of Cherokee. This event continues to preserve the legacy...
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