NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Operations moving forward at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort was one of the first major retail operations in Cherokee that reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Man suffers cardiac event on Laurel Creek Road
reat Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a man in cardiac distress along Laurel Creek Road on Friday, Sept. 25 at 1:50 p.m. near Crib Gap.
Cherokee Central Schools moving to Plan B
The Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum offering Cherokee Trail Guide training
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer training for EBCI tribal members who want to become certified as guides for the Cherokee Heritage Trails.
Bird serves as judge for World Hoop Dance Contest
The world’s best hoop dancers traveled to Phoenix, Ariz. for the 25th Annual World Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum on Feb. 7-8.
Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour group is having a fundraiser
The 2015 Costa Rica Eco-Study tour will host their annual Chili Frybread and Costa Rican Coffee fundraiser on Thursday, March 12 at 4:30pm in the parking lot of the EBCI Extension Office.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pageant coordinator responds to ideas
I truly appreciate any input and/or suggestions as far as the Pageant is concerned. I have coordinated Miss Cherokee for many years, from time to time with a different co-coordinator.
EDITORIAL: Diversify
In order to continue the growth that Cherokee has enjoyed, we cannot continue to depend on one industry to supply the revenue necessary to sustain economic development.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital has a No-Smoking Policy
You may remember a couple of months ago the EBCI Tribal Council passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking on any part of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Campus. I wanted to remind the public of this ordinance and to ask for your help in keeping our hospital campus smoke free.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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....
BASKETBALL: Mintz scores 1,000th point
CHS junior Avery Mintz scored the 1,000th point of her high school career during a game against Highlands on Tuesday, Jan. 8. She has been playing basketball since she was five years old. Her father, Chris Mintz, coach of the Lady Braves, has been coaching Avery...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samuel Brady Jr. – obituary
Samuel Brady Jr., 82, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.
Jack Saunooke – obituary
Jack Saunooke, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening Jan. 4, 2018.
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Park event showcasing traditional women’s work
June 15 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum in the Great Smoky Mountains Park. As part of the celebration, demonstrations among the historic Mountain Home buildings will include hearth cooking, soap making, cornshuck crafts, sewing, and traditional mountain...
Bike Ride
Sept. 14 from 9am – 12pm in Cherokee. Cherokee Choices is sponsoring the event. Expect to see a lot of people riding bikes on that day and the days leading up to it, so please be safe and respectful and allow three feet between you and the bike if you need to pass. ...
Summer Entrepreneurship Camp
July 22-25 at Wolftown Gym. Sequoyah Fund is sponsoring this event for 10-14 year olds. Space is limited. The camp cost is $100, but full sponsorships are available. Participants will be involved in hands-on activities focused around creativity, starting and...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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