NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Dockets for Nov. 13, 14
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cherokee holds Veterans’ Day Ceremony at Fairgrounds
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Cherokee community came together to honor veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Charles George Beloved Veterans Hall dedicated at Museum
PFC Charles George, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), received the Medal of Honor posthumously after throwing himself on a grenade to save two fellow soldiers during the Korean War.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC announces local students named to president’s, dean’s lists
Sixteen students from the Qualla Boundary made either the president’s or dean’s lists for the spring semester at Southwestern Community College.
Arizona State University, San Carlos Apache Tribe enter historic agreement to build new tribal college, support healthy initiatives and youth leadership
Arizona State University has entered into a historic agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe in southeastern Arizona that will bring a college to the tribal nation as well as programs that benefit youth and emphasize healthy lifestyles.
Local students included on WCU’s graduation, dean’s lists
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University has announced its graduation and dean’s lists for spring semester 2014. The university recently conferred degrees on approximately 1,369 students who completed their studies during the spring semester. A total of 368...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Big Cove Community says thanks for community participation
We had our monthly meeting at the Rec Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4
LETTER: Reader agrees with importance of voting
Thank you Mr. Jumper for the article on the importance of voting.
LETTER: Thank you from the family of Brianna Bradley
We would like to express our deepest gratitude during the devastating time of our loss.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves defeat Mitchell, Avery
The Lady Braves (3-0) remained undefeated by beating Mitchell and Avery over the weekend in the Harvest Hoot Invitational. Cherokee beat Mitchell 63-49 on Friday, Nov. 23. The Lady Braves jumped out to an early lead and led 38-26 at halftime. Mitchell came back in...
Swain, Murphy advance to state finals
The Swain Maroon Devils and the Murphy Bulldogs both advanced to the state finals in their respective divisions with wins on Friday, Nov. 23. Both are set to defend their state titles on Saturday, Dec. 1 at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Swain (14-0)...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee boys, girls rout Nantahala in opener
Cherokee basketball is off to a great start as both the boys and girls varsity teams routed Nantahala in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Led by Dustin Johnson with 17 points, the Braves (1-0) won 97-8. The score was 42-3 after the first quarter and 64-4 at...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Tony Howard “Fatboy” Standingdeer – obituary
Tony Howard “Fatboy” Standingdeer, 37, of Cherokee, was called to his Heavenly home Friday, Dec. 2, 2016.
Dennis James Rattler Sr. – obituary
Dennis James Rattler Sr., 57, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
Mary Owl Melquist – obituary
Mary Owl Melquist, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was born on March 17, 1936 and died in Bellingham, Wash. on Oct. 31, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Advanced Cherokee Grammar class with Dr. Ben Frey
Post 143 to host N.C. Veterans Employment Consultant
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans Employment Consultant Greg Wade on June 27 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. United States Armed Forces veterans who have questions concerning veterans employment...
HIV/AIDS testing day in Cherokee flyer
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