NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee reports first COVID-19 death; Chief Sneed to issue mask order
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services Division (PHHS) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) confirmed on the afternoon of Monday, June 22 the first COVID-19 associated death of an EBCI tribal member.
SCC reports first COVID-19 case
Southwestern Community College officials confirmed on June 20 that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19.
Robbinsville man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
Joseph Dwayne Jumper, 39, of Robbinsville, was sentenced on Thursday, June 18 to 144 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Meet the Remember the Removal riders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected seven people to represent the Tribe on the 2015 Remember the Removal Ride which will retrace the Trail of Tears.
WCU faculty assist with award-winning Cherokee language documentary
Two Western Carolina University faculty members assisted on a recently released award-winning film that chronicles efforts to revitalize the Cherokee language in Western North Carolina.
WCU honors fall, summer graduates in relocated commencement
Western Carolina University honored its fall and summer graduates during a Saturday, Dec. 13 commencement ceremony that went on as planned after a bomb threat necessitated the relocation of the event from Ramsey Regional Activity Center to E.J. Whitmire Stadium.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you to volunteers at Splash of Color Dash
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the Tahnee’s Kids Fund held the Splash of Color Dash – a 5k run/walk.
LETTER: Thank you to Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund
My name is Randall Crowe, a recipient of the “Yogi” Crowe Scholarship Fund. I am in my third year of law school in Charlotte.
COMMENTARY: Observations and Random Thoughts Volume 3: Politics Issue
Congratulations to our new Principal Chief Patrick Lambert. Patrick replaces our outgoing PC Michel Hicks who reigned for 12 years.
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
Judith Kay Welch Biello – obituary
Judith Kay Welch Biello, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
Lois Ondrea Wahnetah Pensaville – obituary
Lois Ondrea Wahnetah Pensavalle, 83, of Cherokee, made her journey Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.
Glenn “Dude” Davis – obituary
Glenn “Dude” Davis, 70, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Mountain View Manor Nursing Home in Bryson City.
HAPPENINGS
Lineup announced for WCU’s 2013-14 Galaxy of Stars Series
The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University celebrates its ninth season with a lineup that will take audience members from the Beatles’ 1964 U.S. invasion to “Smokey Joe’s Café” and many points between.
Bethabara Baptist Church 2013 Bible School
June 23-28 from 6:30-8:30pm nightly. Preschool to adult classes. Need a ride? 269-6335
Cornhole Tournament & Auction Fundraiser
June 29 at 3pm at the Big Y Community Building. Hotdogs and hamburgers for sale
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