NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee reports first COVID-19 death; Chief Sneed to issue mask order
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services Division (PHHS) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) confirmed on the afternoon of Monday, June 22 the first COVID-19 associated death of an EBCI tribal member.
SCC reports first COVID-19 case
Southwestern Community College officials confirmed on June 20 that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19.
Robbinsville man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
Joseph Dwayne Jumper, 39, of Robbinsville, was sentenced on Thursday, June 18 to 144 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Park Deputy Superintendent announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Tuesday, April 28 that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent.
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 8-9 for expected record class
Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be the university’s fourth-straight record spring graduating class.
Little Miss Cherokee report
Recently, I had the chance to visit Washington, DC along with Junior Miss Cherokee Jade Ledford and Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Choose your poison
We are living in very interesting and transitional times in Cherokee.
LETTER: Council slaps my husband in the face
Yesterday, Thursday, May 5, the majority of Council members voted to revoke only one small portion of Bill J. Ledford’s will.
EDITORIAL: Letting our children shine
If you didn’t make the trip to the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center this weekend to watch the Cherokee Musical Theater production of the “Lion King Jr.”, you missed something truly amazing and historic for our community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Printable CHS Fall Sports Schedule
Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe winners
The 20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was held on Saturday, July 13 behind the Birdtown Gym. Duke McCoy and John Byrd took first place and the team of Eddie Lossiah and Dave Pheasant took second place. Timber Sampson-Rattler won the 50/50...
Working out with The Handler
Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member and professional MMA fighter, held a jui jitsu workout and seminar at the Birdtown Gym on Saturday, July 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christy Lou Wachacha – obituary
Christy Lou Wachacha, 43, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Joyce Sprinkle – obituary
Joyce Sprinkle, age 80 of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Johnson City, Tenn. at the home of her son Lewis, who was her caregiver.
Jamison Bear French – obituary
Jamison Bear French, 44, of the Big Cove Community on Straight Fork, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit dinner for Wolftown Indian ball team
Aug. 23 from 11am – 2pm at the Cherokee Methodist Church. Hickory Smoked pork barbecue dinner (pork, baked beans, cole slaw, bun, dessert, drink) for $8. For carry-outs, call 736-7615 (leave number of orders, time and place to deliver and name)
Hall Mountain Tract public meetings
The Cherokee Tribal Office of Environment & Natural Resources is having a series of public meetings to discuss the management efforts of the Hall Mountain tract in Macon County on the following dates and times: Aug. 27 at Cowee School in Franklin Sept. 3 in...
Cherokee Homecoming: Running Water Pow Wow and Ripe Corn Festival
Aug 31 and Sept. 1 at the North Shoals area of Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Ga. Gate will open to the public at 10am each day and close at 10pm on Sat night and at 6pm on Sun afternoon. Indian Food, crafts & arts, educational and cultural programs. Info: Frank...
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