NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Legionnaires’ disease investigation focuses on attendees of N.C. Mountain State Fair
The Buncombe and Henderson County Health Departments, in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in individuals who attended the N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher from Sept. 6-15.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Sept. 23 and 24
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Sept. 23 and 24
Motor vehicle collision results in two fatalities on Newfound Gap Road
At 5:01 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers were notified of a three-vehicle collision on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) south of Carlos Campbell Overlook in Tennessee.
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
THANK YOU: Welch thanks sponsors for Miss Teen NC Pageant
Thanks to the generosity of my sponsors, I was able to compete once again in the National American Miss Teen North Carolina Pageant held June 27-29. While there, I was awarded the Spirit of America Trophy, the State Finalist Trophy and the second runner-up in the...
EDITORIAL: Street Side Pride
Tourist season is always a busy and exciting time in Cherokee. Local folks and tourists enjoy the sights of summer and the downtown area is packed with shoppers. A common scene is the street or roadside dancers performing in the middle of a huddle of happy men, women and children.
THANK YOU: Beau Carroll thanks Yogi Crowe Scholarship
This summer semester, I was awarded the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship. I am currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee working toward my master’s of arts degree with a concentration in archeology. This summer, I was able to enroll in an internship class that...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Mid Summer Trout Tourney on for this weekend
The Cherokee Mid Summer Trout Fishing Tournament is on for July 13-15 - rain or shine. Prizes: $10,000 in tagged fish with tags worth $1,000, $500, $100, $50 and $25 Cost: $11 includes all three days To sign up: Registration is available everywhere Cherokee...
Sunset Run raises money for Special Olympics
It was hot. It was humid. But, that didn’t stop the almost 100 runners and walkers who participated in the 2nd Annual 4th of July Sunset Race 5K and Fun Run on Wednesday, July 4.
Wildcats edge War Eagles
Ray Kinsland Stadium was the stage for a competitive and hard fought athletic performance between the Western Carolina War Eagles (1-3) and the Tri-state Wildcats (2-3) on Saturday, June 30. The extreme summer temperatures appeared to take its toll on both...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Johnny Douglas Bigwitch – obituary
Johnny Douglas Bigwitch, 50, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Carolyn Crowe – obituary
Carolyn Crowe, 66, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Earl Payne – obituary
Earl Payne, age 93, of Turtletown, Tenn., passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Copperhill, Tenn.
HAPPENINGS
Start Smart Football
June 13 – July 8 at Birdtown Gym. This development program will be offered to anyone ages 5-8 and will focus on fundamental skill development as it relates specifically to football. Registration of $26 is due by Friday, May 31. Forms are available at Birdtown Gym. ...
Fundraiser for Margy Howard to help with medical expenses
April 26 at 12pm until the food runs out at the Yellowhill Community Building. BBQ chicken dinner with drink and a dessert for $7.50. Info: Floyd 736-6835
Michelle Bracy to visit Post 143 to discuss employment needs
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 is hosting Michelle Bracy of the Government Accountability Office. May 6 at 2:30pm at Post 143 Headquarters. Bracy will visit the Post to listen to veteran’s concerns on employment needs. The U.S. Senate Community on...
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