NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Council approves aid for Navajo Nation in special session
Tribal Council approved aid for the Navajo Nation, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a specially-called session on Thursday, April 23.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivers 15 tons of food to Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivered 30,600 pounds of frozen food to the Eagle Butte Food Pantry on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota on Wednesday, April 22.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee’s report for October
Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty gives her report from October.
Ice Skating at Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
A unique feature of the Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas event at the Fairgrounds will be a synthetic ice skating rink.
Big Cove upcoming events
This is a listing of upcoming events for the Big Cove Community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Recognize humanitarian acts in crazy world
It’s very important to make a concentrated effort to recognize the positive in our society.
LETTER: Thank you Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship
I would like to publically thank the Yogi Crowe Board Members for their financial support and encouragement in the pursuit of my master’s degree.
LETTER: Thank you Painttown Community
I would like to take this time to thank everyone who came out to vote and supported me during the Sept. 3 General Election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee blanks Andrews, loses to Swain
The Cherokee varsity wrestling team had two matches on Friday, Feb. 1. They blanked Andrews, who only had two wrestlers on their team, by a score of 72-0. The Braves then lost 41-33 to rival Swain in a hard fought match. Following are full results: Cherokee...
Hornbuckle gets win at LFC17
Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member, improved to 23-5 in his mixed martial arts career with a win at the Legacy Fighting Championship 17 in San Antonio, TX on Friday, Feb. 1. Hornbuckle won a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over Pete Spratt...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee teams demolish Andrews
Home court advantage didn’t exist for Andrews when Cherokee came to town on Friday, Feb. 1. The Lady Braves (17-2) continued its tear through the Smokey Mountain Conference this year with a 93-32 win. The Braves (10-7) also had a big night with a 65-42 win. Kendall...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph R. French – obituary
Joseph R. French, 65, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
David Lamar Wachacha – obituary
David Lamar Wachacha, 47, of Cherokee, went to join family in Heaven, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.
Eloise Cline (Smith) Hicks – obituary
Eloise Cline (Smith) Hicks, 80, of Whittier, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Aug. 21, 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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