NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Missing hiker found in the Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that Search and Rescue team members found missing hiker, Fred Braden, Jr. at approximately 4 p.m.
Three Virginia tribes added to USET
Three tribal nations were welcomed as new members during the virtual Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) and United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
COVID-19 cluster in Jackson County following gathering at apartment
Seven individuals who attended a social gathering on Sunday, Oct. 18 at an apartment in Jackson County have tested positive for COVID-19 according to a press release by the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Smokies Chief Ranger announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger.
SHORT STORY: “Super Strength James Saves the Day”
“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort.
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Climate change impacts our health
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Climate and Health Meeting in Atlanta, Ga., hosted by former Vice President Al Gore,
COMMENTARY: Open Letter from Vice Chief Richard Sneed
For some time, there have been rumblings of wrongdoing and violations of tribal law within our tribal government.
EDITORIAL: A free press, government transparency, and the One Feather
Sovereignty is a powerful thing. That is, sovereignty is a powerful thing if you can get it.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mitchell 39 Cherokee 6
Mitchell defeated Cherokee 39-6 at Mitchell on Friday, Aug. 30.
JV FOOTBALL: Hayesville 33 Cherokee 32
The JV Hayesville Yellow Jackets barely edged the JV Braves 33-32 in a game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29.
FOOTBALL: Tuscola 56 Cherokee 0
The Tuscola Mountaineers won 56-0 over the Cherokee Braves at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Russell Lee Wahnetah – obituary
Russell Lee Wahnetah, 57, of the Yellow Hill Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Alumni Night at Braves football game
The Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves fall sports teams, and the Cherokee Braves Booster club are inviting Cherokee High School Alumni to be recognized at Ray Kinsland stadium on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Cherokee vs. Tuscola football game. All alumni in attendance will be...
Cherokee Women’s Day
Nov. 2 from 10:30am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Exhibits, fellowship and presentations on women’s roles in tribal government, cultural ceremonies, language preservation and gadugi. Free admission, lunch and goody bags provided for all participants. ...
Memorial for Bill Reed
Sept. 2 from 5:30-9pm at the Wolftown Indian ballfield. 6pm – Indian ballgame, 7pm send-off of balloons, 7:30pm singing, 8pm pot luck dinner – please bring a covered dish to share. Everyone is invited. Bring a lawn chair. Info: Frances Reed 497-9837 or Lori Reed...
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