NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘Plan A’ now an option for N.C. elementary schools
All public elementary schools in North Carolina are now allowed to return to school with no limitations to capacity.
Drowning victim in Big Creek area of Park found
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials and multiple assisting emergency response agencies located 25-year-old male, Yogesh Patel, of Oak Forest, Illinois
Bear euthanized after scavenging on camper’s remains in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail after rangers have discovered the remains of an out-of-state adult male at the campsite.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gadugi Earth Day Community Event set for April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a new community event, Gadugi Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to mark 36 years in H.F. Robinson Building
Friends and fans of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center are invited to drop by the museum Saturday, April 11, to join in a celebration.
Next phase of work on Newfound Gap Road begins in April
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader not in favor of Adventure Park
I think these waste water and put too much of the “adventure” indoors.
EDITORIAL: We need the Adventure Park
A big piece in the sustainability of the Tribe is laying out a plan for smart growth in the economy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
James “Jim” Robert Smith – obituary
James “Jim” Robert Smith, 85, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member named SoCon pitcher of the week
Furman’s Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, has been named Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting a 1-0 record and 0.91 earned run average in four appearances. It was announced on Monday, March 4 by the league office.
WRESTLING: McCoy wins State Championship
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member from Robbinsville High School, became the first sophomore in Smoky Mountain Conference history to win a state wrestling title. He won the 195lb. championship at the 1A state wrestling tournament held at the...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win Sectional Championship
The Lady Braves (27-2) won the Western 1A Sectional basketball championship by defeating Hiwassee Dam 67-55 on Friday, March 1. Alexis Maney scored 26 points to lead Cherokee to its third straight Sectional Championship. The Lady Braves outscored Hiwassee Dam 19-12...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joyce Sprinkle – obituary
Joyce Sprinkle, age 80 of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Johnson City, Tenn. at the home of her son Lewis, who was her caregiver.
Jamison Bear French – obituary
Jamison Bear French, 44, of the Big Cove Community on Straight Fork, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
Joel D. Toineeta – obituary
Joel D. Toineeta, 35, of the Wolftown Community, went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
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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