NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves changes to Tribe’s exclusion laws
Tribal Council has approved changes to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) exclusion laws.
CCS School Board holds first meeting of March
The Monday, March 3 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Tribal Court Docket for March 11
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Deer Clan Dancers perform for Swain Schools
Swain County Schools celebrated Native American heritage and culture by having school assemblies at Swain County Center for the Arts for the high school and middle school last month and for the elementary schools on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
New public recreation access area opens on the Oconaluftee River
Duke Energy completed construction on the new Bryson Tailrace Access Area and Canoe Portage site located at the Bryson Hydroelectric Project on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County recently.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian receives North Carolina Arts Council Grant
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has received a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council for $56,905 for the year beginning July 1, 2014 through June 2015.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you from Kristina Hyatt
I am so thankful for God’s blessings and for the wonderful people He has placed in my life!
LETTER: CCWT thanks sponsors for Wellness Kick-off
The Cherokee Community Wellness Team (CCWT) and School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) hosted the 5th annual Cherokee Central Schools Wellness Kick-off on Thursday, Aug. 6
LETTER: Thank you Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the Board of Directors, the President, and all of the donors of the Yogi Crowe Scholarship Foundation
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: CHS honors senior Braves and Lady Braves
Cherokee High School played their last home conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Charles George Memorial Arena against Murphy. In between the JV and Varsity Games, the seniors were honored at center court. Each senior was announced and escorted by their family...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season strong
The Lady Braves (22-2), the Smoky Mountain Conference regular season champions, ended their regular season with two more wins and a perfect regular season in the conference. They defeated Swain 69-50 on Monday, Feb. 11. Avery Mintz led Cherokee with 20pts followed...
WRESTLING: Cherokee loses in first round of Regionals
The Cherokee varsity wrestling team lost in the first round of the 1A Regional Dual Team tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 5. East Surry beat the Braves 50-24. Robbinsville advanced to the 1A Regional semi-finals on Thursday, Feb. 14 with wins over Central Academy (41-27)...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Edward Ledford – obituary
James Edward Ledford, 51, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
Starlenn Estrella Hernandez – obituary
Starlenn Estrella Hernandez, infant daughter of Martin Hernandez and Rebecca Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
Lida Fay Locust – obituary
Lida Fay Locust, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness on Friday, June 23, 2017 around midnight at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
July 13 at 11am behind the Birdtown Gym. Entry fee: $50/team. Indian dinners and frybread will be available as long as they last. 50/50 drawing. No alcohol allowed. Info: 736-7116, 788-0468, 788-1040
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion (updated listing)
Aug. 11 at 1pm at the Tsali Manor Pavilion. Bring family photos. Children’s games to be held. Door prizes are being collected. Bring a covered dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208, Katie Cooper 788-3133, Nancy Driver 497-0206, Stacy Rogers 508-0392
Vacation Bible School at Waterfalls Baptist
July 22-26 from 6-8pm at Waterfalls Baptist Church. Ages 2-adult. Everyone is invited. Info: 497-9680
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