NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Arch wins J.A. Younts Award
Ethan Arch, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has won a prestigious state award while bringing clean drinking water to the residents of the Qualla Boundary.
Chief Hoskin establishes ‘Cherokee Nation Advisory Committee on History and Culture’
Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order Nov. 18 establishing the Cherokee Nation Advisory Committee on History and Culture to help ensure Cherokee art, history, and culture are presented in an accurate and authentic way.
Fatal accident at Park Overlook
At 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a Chimney Tops overlook along Newfound Gap Road
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
250 volunteer for Cherokee Day of Caring
During this year’s daylong Cherokee Day of Caring event held on Thursday, May 14, approximately 250 volunteers stepped forward and assisted families or individuals in particular need.
Cherokee Indian Fair Theme announced
The second Cherokee Indian Fair meeting for the 2015 Fair took place on Monday, May 18.
Cherokee resident graduates from Montreat
Montreat College graduated 125 students during its Spring Commencement Ceremony in Montreat on Saturday, May 9. One of those graduates is from Cherokee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Former employee upset with wages at River Valley
As a member of the Tribe and part owner of those casinos, I’m not proud that the workers are paid so little.
EDITORIAL: It has to be true. I saw it on the Internet.
Media bias…in national and regional media, the practice of providing commentary as news has become an everyday occurrence.
EDITORIAL: The power of the blood (quantum)
As time progresses, it will be more and more difficult to define ourselves by blood quantum.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Softball revised schedule
March 18 - vs. Murphy, 4:30pm March 22 – at Robbinsville, 4:30pm March 26 – vs. Rosman, 4:30pm March 28 – vs. Andrews, 4:30pm April 11 – at Rabun Gap, 4:30pm April 12 – at Rosman, 4:30pm April 16 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm April 19 – at Murphy, 4:30pm April 23 – at...
New Officers selected for Cherokee Runners at Annual Meeting
The Cherokee Runners held its annual membership meeting on Saturday, March 16 at the Ginger Lynn Welch Community Room.
Start Smart Basketball program starts in Cherokee
In recent weeks, the Cherokee Recreation department held its first Start Smart Basketball program for children between the ages of 3-5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mabelle Nokomis Sequoyah Ivey McDonald – obituary
Mabelle Nokomis Sequoyah Ivey McDonald, age 96, of the 3200 acre tract located in Whittier, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Ted Raby – obituary
Ted Raby, 95, of Whittier, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva after a brief illness.
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie – obituary
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie, 43, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord. Hooty passed away peacefully at his childhood home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 25, 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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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