NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park reaches Biodiversity Milestone at 20,000 species
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reached a biodiversity milestone with the discovery and documentation of 20,000 species of plants, animals, and other organisms.
CIPD Arrest Report for Aug. 26 – Sept. 2
The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Addresses and those files with no charge data have been redacted.
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief proposes large investment in language programs
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. proposed the largest investment in language programs in the tribe’s history and detailed even more historic initiatives during his first State of the Nation Address Saturday.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary 1st Nine Weeks Attendance awards
Daily Attendance: Students on this list have been at school every day but have a tardy or an early dismissal. Kindergarten Ayaisha Driver, Easton Edwards, Nakaiya Hill, Houston Hornbuckle, Lilia Jarvis, Riley Lambert, Jonathan Gomez-Rivera, Ayla Ross, Korbin...
Sneed honored at NIEA Convention
EBCI tribal member Richie Sneed was honored as the National Indian Education Association’s Teacher of the Year at the annual convention held in Rapid City, SD on Friday, Nov. 1.
Junaluska Leadership Council honors tribal elders
The Junaluska Leadership Council, under the leadership of Radonna Crowe, recognized tribal elders as Distinguished Citizens at the 14th Annual Ned Long Day program held at the Cherokee Youth Center on Thursday, Oct 30.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Where the pet meets the road
I am a regular traveler on the Soco Road/US Hwy 19. It is a beautiful area filled with greenery, flowers and scenic vistas.
LETTER: Thankful for article on Col. Thomas
Editor: Hello. I recently came across your article "Descendants of Civil War soldiers remember William Holland Thomas". That was a very good article. Being a great- great grandson of William Holland Thomas, I was glad to see he had been recognized by the local Camp...
Editorial: Putting our best foot forward
Have you noticed the improvement of the look of our town? The streetscape is improving due to the dedicated work of the tribal government and business community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
World Series of Poker coming to Harrah’s Cherokee in 2013
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced its 2012-13 circuit schedule and it includes a stop at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel from April 4-15, 2013. Awarding millions of dollars in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, the WSOP is recognized...
Native Olympians in London
For many, it’s exciting to know that the 2012 Summer Olympic Games begins today in London, England, and will continue through Aug. 12.
Cherokee Youth Track and Field Meet held
Running and jumping is fun. Staying in shape is fun. Exercise can be both beneficial and fun. Those were the main lessons organizers hoped youth would come away with at the Cherokee Youth Track and Field Meet held Friday, July 20 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Inez Smith – obituary
Mary Inez Smith, 79, originally from Thomasville, Ga., went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2016 in Sylva.
Beth Charlene Cabe – obituary
Beth Charlene Cabe, 49, of Whittier passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Ned Davis Welch Jr. – obituary
Ned Davis Welch Jr., 70, passed away after a period of declining health on May 6, 2016 at Tsali Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
9th Annual Elder’s Walk
May 17 at 11am at entrance to old Elementary School. The walk will go to the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This year’s Older Americans Month (May) theme is “Unleash the Power of Age”. Info: Amy Pete-Ochoa, Tsali Manor, 554-6860
One Stop Mother’s Day Shop
May 4 from 9am – 1pm at the Birdtown Rec. Center. Independent Consultants from Scentsy Wickless Candles, Thirty-one, Pampered Chef, Oragami Owl and Stacy's Sweets will be there to help you pick out the perfect gift for Mother's Day or spring and summer gift giving....
Cherokee Spring Fling
May 11 from 10am – 3pm at the Cherokee Welcome Center. Guests will be welcomed to Cherokee through arts and crafts, Cherokee food and music. This event will be cancelled if it is raining. Info: Welcome Center 554-6490 or 554-6491
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