NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Museum of the Cherokee Indian to remain open; events cancelled
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the United States, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian has indicated it will remain open.
Tribal Court Docket for March 13
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.
Coronavirus sparking many cancellations and closures locally, nationally
The coronavirus, COVID-19, has sparked a wave of event cancellations and postponements in Cherokee, statewide, and nationwide.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
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
EDITORIAL: Junaluska Leadership Council deserves praise for Meet the Candidate forums
During the month of May, the Junaluska Leadership Council (JLC) hosted several candidate forums for the elected offices that will be the focus of a primary on June 4.
Thank you from Cherokee Cancer Support Group
I am happy to report that our Cancer Support Mother’s Day Breakfast and Yard Sale Fundraiser went remarkably well.
Thank you from family of “Dump” French
The family of Elliot “Dump” French would like to express our appreciation to the many special people show who were there for us during his illness and passing
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta, Lossiah make All-Conference
Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta and Lydia Lossiah have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference Cross-Country team. Toineeta placed 4th in the Smoky Mountain Conference meet, 13th at the 1A West Regional meet and 31st at the 1A state meet in Kernersville. Lossiah...
Special Olympics athletes win bowling medals
NEWTON - Athletes representing the Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program participated in the SONC Western Bowling Tournament at Pin Station in Newton on Sunday, Dec. 2. Shown (left-right) in the photo at left - front row – Nicky Etters, Gold medal; middle row –...
FOOTBALL: Swain, Murphy fall short in state finals
Swain and Murphy, both teams which contain EBCI tribal members, fell just short of state titles on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carter-Finley stadium at N.C. State.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Hazel Lambert – obituary
Mary Hazel Lambert, 82, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee went home Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Nannie Sue Ball Blanton – obituary
Nannie Sue Ball Blanton, 74, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 28, 2017 in a Buncombe County Hospital after a short illness.
Richard Terry Reed – obituary
Richard Terry Reed, 66, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in the early hours of Friday, April 28, 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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