NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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
EBCI moves to four-day week, closes all lobbies
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Wednesday, March 18 that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be closing on Fridays until further notice.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Middle School is holding bully prevention week
February 23-27 is bully prevention week at Cherokee Middle School.
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Feb. 23
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Monday, Feb. 23, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
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
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.
Qualla Boundary athletes compete at Special Olympics
The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics team traveled to Macon Middle School on Friday, May 3 to participate in the annual Far West Special Olympics Spring Games. The Qualla contingent consisted of 21 athletes and 25 volunteers as well as family, friends and supporters.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Icey Elizabeth Derreberry – obituary
Icey Elizabeth Derreberry, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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