NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools chooses remote learning
The most essential piece discussed at this meeting was how the Board wished to address the return to school.
COVID-19 cluster identified at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (EBCI PHHS) have identified a COVID-19 cluster in a local business.
CIHA employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has received notification of an employee of the Cherokee Indian Hospital who has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has not been working in the hospital since Thursday, July 16.
Qualla Art Market
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
LETTER: Was the price too high?
When the decision was made to purchase the Tallulah Mound property, it seemed that a couple, if not all council members, were a little bit confused about the price.
Veterans’ Day 2015: In honor of those who served
On Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, we celebrate the 77th year of this national holiday.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee spring sports schedules
CMS baseball/softball March 1 – vs. Hiwassee Dam, 4pm March 8 – vs. Andrews, 4pm March 12 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm March 14 – at Hayesville, 4:30pm March 18 – at Murphy, 4:30pm March 19 – vs. Martins Creek (softball only), 4:30pm March 22 – vs. Robbinsville, 4:30pm March...
FOOTBALL: Panther, Wildcatt sign letters of intent
Swain football players Corbin Panther and Jacob Wildcatt, both EBCI tribal members, signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 6 to play college football. The two signed as part of National Signing Day.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves get 19th win, Braves lose squeaker to Highlands
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams split against Highlands on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Lady Braves improved to 19-2 on the year with an impressive 77-35 win, and the Braves (11-8) lost a squeaker 53-52. Avery Mintz led the Lady Braves with 21pts followed by Alexis...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert Glen Haigler – obituary
Robert Glenn Haigler, 32, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long illness at Medwest Harris Regional Hospital.
Edna Locust Hornbuckle – obituary
Edna Locust Hornbuckle, 84, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 20 surrounded by her loving family.
Skilly French – obituary
Skilly French, 77, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
July 6 from 7-10am at FATZ Café in Franklin. $7 includes pankcakes, sausage links, fruit cocktail and drink. This is a fundraiser to assist the Cherokee 11-12 NAYO baseball team traveling to Okeechobee, FL.
God’s Backyard Vacation Bible School
July 7-12 from 7-9pm at Whittier Church of God. All ages are invited. Info: Dawn (828) 226-8042
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor information
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
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