NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School officials handle inflammatory Snapchat post prior to ballgames
An inflammatory Snapchat post was put online and started making the rounds like wildfire just prior to basketball games between Cherokee High School (CHS) and Hayesville High School (HHS) on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Northbound Spur traffic in Park detoured due to mudslide
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that a mudslide occurred along the northbound lanes of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.
WCU Health building reopens after state, local officials deem it safe to return to normal operations
Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building reopened Monday, Feb. 10 after county, state and university officials found no public health or safety issues at the building in the wake of a potential hazardous materials incident that resulted in its evacuation.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee loses a great educator, Mary Ann Tahquette Widenhouse
Mary Ann Widenhouse was born on May 13, 1933 to Wayne and Nell Burgess Tahquette. She was the great granddaughter of former Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, John Alfred and Elizabeth Tahquette. Mary Ann died at her home on April 5, 2014.
Dora Reed 50/100 Book Club
The following students at the Dora Reed Center achieved membership in the 50-100 Book Club
New Kituwah holds Field Day
The New Kituwah Academy held their 3rd Annual Field Day at the Cherokee Youth Center on Tuesday, May 20. Students from the kindergarten class through the fourth grade participated in activities hosted by the Youth Center staff.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter to Tsali Manor
I would like to express my appreciation to the Tsali Manor and their employees for replacing the roof on my house.
Thank you from Jr. Miss pageant contestant
Shiyo Nigada! My name is Praire M. Toineeta, and I would like to say “Sgi” to the following people
Thank you letter from Junior Miss Cherokee
My name is Alexa Jade Ledford, and on Oct. 9 I was crowned the 2014-15 Junior Miss Cherokee. I am very excited and look forward to representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with great pride and dignity.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Life to host youth track meet
The Cherokee Life Center, in collaboration with Healthy Cherokee, is hosting Cherokee’s 1st Annual Youth Track Meet on Friday, July 20 at 9am at the Acquoni Expo Center (old high school track).
ISA Men’s Adult Fast Pitch World Series
ISA Men’s Adult Fast Pitch World Series. June 30-July 1 at the John A. Crowe Complex. Entry fee: $250.00. 3-game guarantee, balls are provided. Info: Mike Caldwell 828)506-7610
Men’s Open Basketball Tournament
The Honey Badgers (Relay for Life team) is hosting a fight for the right to cure Men's Open (18+) Basket Ball tournament. June 16-17 at Birdtown Gym Gate fee: Adults $5 Students $2 Concession 50/50 tickets Door Prizes Info: Sunshine Long 788-1895
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dennis James Rattler Sr. – obituary
Dennis James Rattler Sr., 57, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
Mary Owl Melquist – obituary
Mary Owl Melquist, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was born on March 17, 1936 and died in Bellingham, Wash. on Oct. 31, 2016.
Nancy Jane (Blackfox) Bigmeat – obituary
Nancy Jane (Blackfox) Bigmeat, 70, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Birthday dinner for Sam Watty
April 20 from 2-5pm at the Big Cove Recreation Center. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his 78th birthday. Bring your favorite covered dish. Info: 497-2974
Birthday luncheon for Granny Emma Walkingstick
April 27 from 2-6pm at the Big Cove Recreation Center. She will be 94 years young. In her honor your presence is requested. This is a pot luck luncheon, so bring your favorite dish.
Cherokee Central Schools Public Forum
April 29 at 5pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The forum, hosted by the Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education, is being presented by CCS Superintendent Walt Swan. The following policies will be presented to the community: 1850 Hazing; 4005...
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