NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Elk herd is a large tourism draw for Cherokee, Park
After being gone from the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for around 150 years, awi egwa, or elk, were reintroduced to the area in 2001.
CCS School Board approves coaches and volunteers for upcoming sports seasons
The Monday, Feb. 3 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
George sentenced to 51 months for sexual abuse of a minor
David Paul George Sr., 56, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Feb. 3 to 51 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
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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
Thank you letter to Richard “Yogi” Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund
I want to express my extreme gratitude to the Richard “Yogi” Crowe Memorial Scholarship committee for selecting to fund me during my final semester of graduate school.
Thank you letter from the family of Rubye Hornbuckle
The family of Rubye Hornbuckle would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Health care community in Cherokee.
Thank you for your kindness
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to everyone who sent flowers, cards, made a phone call, expressed a kind word and especially, for all the prayers and singers who came to the Acquoni Church to sing during the loss of our beloved “Topper” Jonathan Taylor Jr.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee among 10 teams at Hayesville meet
Cherokee’s cross country teams were among 10 total teams at a meet held at Hayesville on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The Braves placed 5th overall with 141 points. Gerald Mahan led the boys with a time of 18:47.b for a 12th place finish. He was followed by Brock Powell,...
Cherokee wrestlers named in pre-season poll
Several Cherokee High School wrestlers have been named in the RetroRankings pre-season poll of 1A wrestlers. Tavi Rivera, senior, is ranked #1 at 160lbs.; Sam Wahnetah, senior, is #2 at 285lbs.; Colby Yanez, senior, is #4 at 145lbs.; Raymond Taylor, junior, is #6 at...
Community basketball sign-ups
Community basketball sign-ups are being taken at any gym.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dorothy L. Thompson – obituary
Dorothy L. Thompson, 72, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Leroy, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with her family by her side.
Patrick “Fat-Rat” Teesateskie – obituary
Patrick “Fat-Rat” Teesateskie, 51, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 with his loving daughters and his mother by his side.
Woodrow “Bud” “Pops” Wilson Culpepper Jr. – obituary
Woodrow “Bud” “Pops” Wilson Culpepper Jr., loved father and friend, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 in his home in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for May and June
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Friday, May 17 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, May 30 Wednesday, June 12 Friday, June 14 Wednesday, June 19 Friday, June 21 Wednesday, June 26 Friday, June 28 The local...
Cherokee Cheerleading sign-ups begin May 20
This is for ages 5-12 (must be this age by July 31). Registrations will be taken at Birdtown Gym only. Squad limits are as follows: Peewees (5-6) taking first 12, Termites (7-8) taking first 12, Mites (9-10) taking first 15), and Midgets (11-12) taking first 15. ...
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority scholarship
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is now taking applications for their CIHA Scholarship. This scholarship is available to EBCI tribal members in a postsecondary/college who plan to continue or further their education in the health care field. First priority will be given...
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