NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos extends temporary closure through April
As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat both locally and nationally, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort & Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel) has further extended its closure through the end of April.
Cherokee Indian Hospital starting drive-thru COVID-19 testing
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is starting drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing beginning Thursday, April 2.
Trump signs CARES Act, includes billions for Indian Country
President Trump signed into law H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27 following a voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Intertribal Timber Council offering scholarship
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council, is dedicated to American Indian/Alaskan Native students pursuing a higher education in natural resources.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll lists
These are the honor roll lists for Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students for the first nine weeks grading period.
VETERANS CORNER: Staff Sergeant Joshua Rory Welch
Staff Sergeant Joshua Rory Welch, an EBCI tribal member, enlisted in the United States Army in June 2003 and completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you to Wolftown and Big Y Communities
I truly appreciate the support, prayers and motivation that was given to me throughout my campaign.
LETTER: Thank you to Yogi Crowe Fund
I want to thank the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund (YCMSF) for awarding me with financial assistance this fall semester.
LETTER: CMS seeks to foster relationships
It has been a great beginning to a new semester here at the Cherokee Middle School.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Murphy 45-33
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team beat Murphy 45-33 on Thursday, Jan. 30. Following are full match results: 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) pinned Sarah Haynes (M) at 2:58 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Dustin Garrett (M) pinned Sidnie Yanez (Ch)...
Hornbuckle fight to be televised
Dan Hornbuckle (22-5), an EBCI tribal member, is set to face Pete Spratt (25-21) in a MMA fight being televised on ASX-TV. The 170lb. division fight is part of the main card of the Legacy Fighting Championship 17 which is set to begin at 10pm. Other fights on the...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee blasts past Blue Ridge
Both of Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams cruised to wins over Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Lady Braves (16-2) won 65-37 and the Braves (9-7) won 80-54. Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta led the Lady Braves with 14pts each. Cherokee jumped out early in this...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jessie Long Maney – obituary
Jessie Long Maney, 76, of Cherokee, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Fredrick Jackson Bradley – obituary
Fredrick Jackson Bradley, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 7, 2017.
Nova Lis Esquivel – obituary
Nova Lis Esquivel, 5 months old daughter of Kami Elisha Esquivel, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in Sylva.
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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