NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
NCAI hosts Congressional Town Hall on COVID-19 legislative efforts
National Congress of American Indian’s (NCAI) President Fawn Sharp (Quinault) hosted a web-based panel discussion on Tuesday, April 28 concerning the United States’ response to the COVID-19 impact, both physical health and economic, in Indian Country.
Graham County resident tests positive for COVID-19
On Sunday, April 26, the Graham County Health Department in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a Graham County Resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in Graham County and is now isolating in their home.
Cherokee, N.C. public school buildings closed for remainder of academic year; students to continue with remote learning
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) and all North Carolina public school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year following announcements on the afternoon of Friday, April 24.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU announces dean’s list, new chancellor’s list for fall semester
Western Carolina University has announced its dean’s list and a new designation of high academic achievement at the university, the chancellor’s list, for fall semester 2014.
Public Open Houses to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to four open house opportunities to meet and welcome new Superintendent Cassius Cash to the Smokies.
SCC announces dean’s, president’s lists for fall semester
More than 440 Southwestern Community College students made the dean’s and president’s lists for the fall semester.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pageant coordinator responds to ideas
I truly appreciate any input and/or suggestions as far as the Pageant is concerned. I have coordinated Miss Cherokee for many years, from time to time with a different co-coordinator.
EDITORIAL: Diversify
In order to continue the growth that Cherokee has enjoyed, we cannot continue to depend on one industry to supply the revenue necessary to sustain economic development.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital has a No-Smoking Policy
You may remember a couple of months ago the EBCI Tribal Council passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking on any part of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Campus. I wanted to remind the public of this ordinance and to ask for your help in keeping our hospital campus smoke free.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles produce shutout for home opener
The Western Carolina War Eagles made their home debut against the Kingsport Generals on Saturday, April 13 and showed why the league should be worried about them. The War Eagles shut out the Generals 26-0. The defense gave up minimal yards, and the offensive side...
FOOTBALL: War Eagles lose season opener
KINGPORT, Tenn. - The Western Carolina War Eagles opened their season on Saturday, April 6 against the Tennessee Crusaders who won 18-14. This year, the War Eagles are playing in the Imperial Football League (IFL). The game began with the newly created race to...
2nd Annual Johnson Lee Wildcatt Cornhole Tournament winners
Heath Buck and Cody Buck, from Johnson City, Tenn., took first place at the 2nd Annual Johnson Lee Wildcatt Cornhole tournament held on Saturday, April 6. Lucas Graspy and Nathan Lowe, of Canton, took second place and Heath Parton and Rob Sims, also of Canton, took...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph Saunooke – obituary
Joseph Saunooke, Sr., 67 of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.
Nathanael Z. Shinkman – obituary
Nathanael Z. Shinkman, 27, of the Wrights Creek Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Doris “Granny” West Catt – obituary
Doris “Granny” West Catt, 92, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Wrights Creek Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
July 28 at 6p.m. Bible School will also be held July 29-July 31, starting at 6:30 each evening. Join for crafts, singing and good fellowship. There will be a class for adults also.
Benefit Lunch for Chris Arch
July 26 at 11am at the Tribal EMS Building. Frybread with chili and cheese, dessert and drink. Proceeds will go towards travel expenses to Wake Forest for kidney transplant recipient.
Bake Sale
July 22 at 8am at Peter’s Pancake. Purchase some goodies from the Relay for life team Mighty Mighty Fighters. Relay for life will be held in Cherokee on Aug. 23.
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