NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Elk herd is a large tourism draw for Cherokee, Park
After being gone from the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for around 150 years, awi egwa, or elk, were reintroduced to the area in 2001.
CCS School Board approves coaches and volunteers for upcoming sports seasons
The Monday, Feb. 3 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
George sentenced to 51 months for sexual abuse of a minor
David Paul George Sr., 56, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Feb. 3 to 51 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Three to compete for Miss Cherokee crown
Three young ladies will vie for the Miss Cherokee crown during the annual pageant scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. Amorie Gunter, Angel Squirrel and Taylor Wilnoty will be judged in various categories including traditional dress, traditional talent, public speaking and more.
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Sept. 25
BOYS CLUB SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 26 – School Early Release Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Board and General Manager Swearing In Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 2 – Managers’ Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 – School Early Release – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Board Resolution...
Big Y wins big prize at Extension Awards
The Big Y Community had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday, Sept. 16 as it received first place in the Community Development Awards category at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Awards dinner held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Big Cove took second place followed by Tow String, Yellowhill and Birdtown.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you for fundraiser success
KoLaNvYi A Na Ne Tso V S Gi Bingo Funraiser was a success.
EDITORIAL: Bike Safety
According to the latest complete data from NCDOT, 147 people were killed and 3,351 were injured in traffic accidents involving motorcycles in 2013 (North Carolina 2013 Traffic Crash Facts); and another 829 accidents occurred involving mopeds or scooters resulting in 34 deaths and 725 injuries. 19 deaths are reported from bicycle accidents.
McMillan family says thanks for fundraiser support
Jason McMillan and family would like to thank everyone who supported and made their two recent fundraising events a great success.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves go 2-1 at Owen
OWEN – The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team went 2-1 in matches at Owen on Thursday, Jan. 10. They narrowly defeated Watauga 40-39, lost to South Caldwell 49-27 and then beat Owen 37-31. Following are individual results from each match: Cherokee 40 Watauga 39...
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Hayesville, Towns County
Cherokee won two matches on Friday, Jan. 11. The Braves defeated Hayesville 52-27 and Towns County, Ga. 48-31. Individual results from both matches are shown below: Cherokee 52 Hayesville 27 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Steven Bair (H) won by...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Hayesville, Braves fall
The Lady Braves (13-1) had one of their closest games of the season on Friday, Jan. 11 against Hayesville, but they managed to stay undefeated in the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 48-40 win. Kendall Toineeta led Cherokee with 18pts followed by Alexis Maney with 13....
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Theodore Jerome Brady – obituary
Theodore Jerome Brady, 80, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Terry “Tyrell” McCoy – obituary
Terry “Tyrell” McCoy, 50, of Waynesville passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.
Lex Owl – obituary
Lex Owl, age 63 of Murphy, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017.
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