NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee schools, state schools closed until May 15
North Carolina public school students will be out of school for at least two more months due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus prompts WCU to postpone May commencement ceremonies
In response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, Western Carolina University is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 8 and 9, and will announce by April 3 plans for rescheduling the events.
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
Southwestern Community College’s 21st annual Job Fair is March 26
Southwestern Community College is holding its 21st annual Job Fair on the Jackson campus Thursday, March 26 for students, alumni and members of the community to connect with employers in the area.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Support Miss Cherokee…and, a new pageant format
On the night of Saturday, Oct. 3, I took one of my all-time favorite photographs.
LETTER: Thank you to volunteers at Splash of Color Dash
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the Tahnee’s Kids Fund held the Splash of Color Dash – a 5k run/walk.
LETTER: Thank you to Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund
My name is Randall Crowe, a recipient of the “Yogi” Crowe Scholarship Fund. I am in my third year of law school in Charlotte.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: CHS team gets send-off to state
The Cherokee High School track team got a parade escort out of town on Thursday, May 9 as they are en route to the 1A State Track Meet at N.C. A&T in Greensboro. CHS will be represented in several events including: Girls 4x800M relay team of Le Le Lossiah, Jordyn...
FOOTBALL: Tisho signs as preferred walk-on with UT
For the past several years, EBCI tribal member Greg Tisho has been one of the top receivers in western North Carolina. Next year, the Swain senior will be taking it to the next level and suiting up in the orange and white of Tennessee.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts 1A West Regionals
Cherokee High School played host to the 1A West Regional meet on Saturday, May 4, and will be represented in four events at the state meet set for Friday, May 10 in Greensboro.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
David Jesse Bales – obituary
David Jesse Bales, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at his residence.
Dink Sherrill – obituary
Dink Sherrill, 50, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home.
Edgar G. (Buddy) Waldroup – obituary
Edgar G. (Buddy) Waldroup passed away, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Tsali Care Nursing Facility after a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Cemetery Clean-up
Aug. 13 at 5pm with dinner at Granny’s Kitchen afterwards.
Cherokee Runners 5K Training and Walking Group starting
The Cherokee Runners will begin a new 5K training program and a walking group on Tuesday, Aug. 13. If you are interested, please attend the initiation meeting on Aug. 13 at 6pm at the Age Link conference room. Cherokee Runners volunteers will be available to answer...
EBCI New Hire Orientation schedule
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