NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee schools, state schools closed until May 15
North Carolina public school students will be out of school for at least two more months due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus prompts WCU to postpone May commencement ceremonies
In response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, Western Carolina University is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 8 and 9, and will announce by April 3 plans for rescheduling the events.
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Oct. 16
This is the Cherokee Boys Club Report for the week of Oct. 16.
Photos of the Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall
View photos from this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall entries.
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Oct. 9
This is the Cherokee Boys Club report for the week of Oct. 9.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you to Fairgrounds staff
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services would like to express their appreciation by giving a huge thank you to Frieda Huskey and her staff of the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
LETTER: Columnist responds to reader’s letter
Guest columnist William Ledford responds to a letter to the editor by Carolyn Rice Nohria entitled “Don’t forget about Confederate Cherokees” which addressed points in one of his previous columns.
LETTER: Thank you from Painttown Community Club
On behalf of the Painttown Community Club, once again thank you for your contribution and generosity for supporting this year’s Back to School Event.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves go 1-3 at Enka Duals
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team went 1-3 at the Enka Duals on Saturday, Jan. 5.
WRESTLING: Braves host Hiwassee Dam, Pisgah
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team hosted Hiwassee Dam and Pisgah on Friday, Jan. 4. Following are the individual results from both sets of matches: Cherokee 72 Hiwassee Dam 0 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by...
WRESTLING: Cherokee competes in Mitchell Duals
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team competed in the Mitchell Duals tournament on Dec. 20-21, 2012. Overall, the team went 2-7, but two wrestlers received medals including Levi Swearengin who went 9-0 on the tournament and made the All-Tournament team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
John W. Arnold Jr. – obituary
John W. Arnold Jr. left this world for a place of no more pain, but endless joy and peace, on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 76.
Arnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty – obituary
Arnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty, 62, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Angela Lynn Ledford-Jackson – obituary
Angie, a graduate of Smokey Mountain High School, former tribal employee and a resident of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Yellowhill Judo Club Fundraiser flyer
Revival
June 24-28 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Soco. Special singing will be held each night, and all are invited. Bro. Brandon Morris will be preaching. Info: Bro. Dan Conseen 508-2629
“Mold Me, Make Me” Ladies seminar
June 22 at 9am at the Cherokee Church of Christ located at the corner of Wolfetown Road and Old Mission Road. All ladies are invited to this free spiritual one-day seminar. There will be two speakers from Columbia, Tenn.; fellowship, singing and lunch included. ...
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