NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Body found while searching for missing person
While conducting a grid search for missing person James Pepion, a search team located a camp site and human remains, in close proximity to his residence.
Cherokee to make history with electric school bus
Cherokee will be getting an electric school bus soon thanks to a grant from the N.C. Phase I Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Program.
Lumbee Bill introduced into House again
Certain lawmakers are attempting yet again to garner federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), and David Price (D-N.C.) submitted H.R. 2758 (Lumbee Acknowledge Act) on Thursday, April 22.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC launches Minority Male Mentoring Program
Among Native American males enrolled at Southwestern Community College during the 2012-13 academic year, 40 percent left the college without graduating.
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community thanks decorating contest volunteers
Congratulations to the Wolftown Community Club for retaining first place in the 2nd Annual Community Building Decorating Contest with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as the theme!
WCU holds commencement for fall graduating class
Members of Western Carolina University’s fall graduating class who already have done what it takes to earn degrees have some advice for younger students who are still looking to begin their college careers.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: September 11 and relevance of symbols
We are approaching another anniversary of a tragic event in America’s history.
COMMENTARY: The fun never stops…issue
It’s a new week, the eclipse is over, the frog swallowed then regurgitated the sun and the fun never ceases in Washington.
EDITORIAL: Who are you betting on?
Well, the time has come. Over the past two weeks, I have seen many of our tribal members at the voting stations in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex come in to cast their votes for the Tribal Council election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Swain 36 Cherokee 0
The JV Swain Maroon Devils defeated the JV Braves 36-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 19.
SOCCER: Highlands 6 Cherokee 0
The Highlands Highlanders defeated the Cherokee Braves 6-0 at Cherokee on Monday, Sept. 16.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Sept. 10, 12
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Cherokee vs. Murphy Middle School: Murphy 26-24, 25-22 JV: Murphy 25-19, 25-8 High School: Murphy 25-14, 25-20, 25-11 Thursday, Sept. 12 Cherokee at Robbinsville Middle School: Robbinsville 25-21, 25-10 JV: Robbinsville 25-9, 25-17 High...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roseann Mechele Fish Long – obituary
Roseann Mechele Fish Long, age 54, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary
Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary
God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old.
HAPPENINGS
Blessing of the Animals.at St. Francis
Oct. 6 at 2pm on the lawn next to the St. Francis Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Old River Road. All animals are welcome. Dogs should be on a leash; cats in a carry cage and others however they can be kept in check. All are welcome with or without animals.
Smokey Mountain Stampede Championship Rodeo
Aug. 30-31 at 8pm nightly in Sylva. Three event rodeo including bulls, bucking horses and barrel racing. The stock contractor is Ernie Treadway Rodeo Company, and the event is sanctioned by The National Cowboy Tour. Directions: Exit 83 off Hwy 19/23 to Skyland...
Cherokee Speakers Gathering in Snowbird flyer
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