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
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
What’s happening at the Fair on Saturday?
The Cherokee Indian Fair will take place Oct. 7-11 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The Destination Marketing Department has prepared the lineup for this year’s event. The theme for this year’s Fair is Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales.
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...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
Thank you from First Grade, Stars Class staff
The First Grade and Stars Class Staff at Cherokee Elementary School would like to thank all family members and friends who joined our students on April 24 at Wild Bear Falls Park.
Thank you for success of Gadugi Earth Day community event
The committee of the first Gadugi Earth Day Event would like to express their appreciation to all the community members who participated in our first event.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta, Mahan compete at State
Kendall Toineeta and Gerald Mahan represented Cherokee High School at the 1A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Beeson Park in Kernersville. Toineeta, sophomore, took 31st place with a time of 21:12.41 and Mahan, senior, took 76th place with a...
Cherokee Runners busy in October
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The month of October was a very busy time for the Cherokee Runners. In addition to general training and group runs, members participated in local 5K races, half marathons and marathons. On the final days of the month Samantha...
New Vision Gymnastics coming to Birdtown Gym
New Vision Gymnastics will be coming to Birdtown Gym in January for boys and girls ages 3-up. Pre-registration day is Monday, Dec. 3 from 4-6pm at the Gym. The cost for ages 3-4 is $225 (40min. classes/18 sessions) and for ages 5-up it is $265 (50min. classes/18...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wilbur George Long – obituary
Wilbur George Long, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Tsali Care Center with his family by his side.
Darrell Katherine Barclay – obituary
Darrell Katherine Barclay, 87, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Free SCC Employability Classes
Free SCC Employability Classes for the Unemployed and Underemployed are being offered this summer. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on the SCC Jackson Campus in the Employability Laboratory, Oaks 104. Info: (828) 306-7020 June 5 On Track- 10 Hidden Rules to...
Oklahoma relief drop-off points in Cherokee
In the wake of the storms that passed through Oklahoma, there may be Chickasaw, Absentee Shawnee, Potawatomi, along with other tribes, who have been directly affected. Many have asked how they might be able to assist with providing relief for the storm victims and...
EBCI Money deadline approaching
The next Manage Your EBCI Money deadline is June 30. The distribution of the minor funds for qualifying members is the first week of September. To be eligible to receive funds in September, minors must complete the online Manage Your EBCI Money course, 18 years old...
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