NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation Chief announces largest language initiative in Tribe’s history
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Friday, Sept. 27 a $16 million investment in Cherokee language preservation – the largest language investment in the tribe’s history.
Ledford-Rosario and Reed-Cooper prepare for School Board seats
Inauguration day in Cherokee is Monday, Oct. 1, and it will see the swearing-in of two new members on the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education. The event will start at 9 a.m. at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: Planning for the unexpected
Life seems to be full of the unexpected; these unplanned for events can sometimes be good, and sometimes not so good. Going off to college seems to be filled with such “surprises”. It’s always best if you know what might be coming so that you can plan ahead if...
Cherokee student at College of Menominee Nation receives $1,500 Adolf Van Pelt Scholarship Award
EBCI tribal member and College of Menominee Nation sophomore Nakoa Chiltoskie, from Cherokee, is the recipient of an Adolf Van Pelt Scholarship in the amount of $1,500.
Intertribal Timber Council Scholarship
The Intertribal Timber Council is offering $2,500 scholarships for college students and graduating high school students. The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a high education in Natural Resources. ...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: In Remembrance
Cherokee has many memorial grounds and cemeteries. These parcels of land contain the remains of our loved ones and mark a part of our family histories. I think we, each person in the Tribe, owe it to the memories of those who have passed to maintain these memorial sites.
THANK YOU: Big Cove Community thanks participants and volunteers
At our June community meeting, two recipients of the Jones Bowman Leadership Award Program were present to present the community with a check for $250 from funds they had recently raised at their Cornhole Tournament. In April, we had our annual Kolanvyi Day...
THANK YOU: Cherokee Choices says thanks
Cherokee Choices would like to send an enormous debt of gratitude to Endless River Adventures for taking the Cherokee Lifestyle Balance families kayaking at the Fontana Finger Lakes on June 17. Over 20 participants of all ages enjoyed a free evening of kayaking- some...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
4th of July Sunset Race flyer
Biltmore and White Squirrel race recaps
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The Cherokee Runners have had a busy couple of weeks. In addition to speedwork, hill session and Couch to 5K, runners have been competing in area races. Included were the 2012 Biltmore 15K and 5K in Asheville and the White...
Mother’s Day 5K attracts 180 participants
The Mother’s Day 5K, held Saturday, May 12, attracted 180 participants with 82 runners and 98 walkers.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Charles Regan “Chuck” Brogan Jr.
Charles Regan “Chuck” Brogan Jr., 73, of Whittier, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17 after a very courageous and long battle with cancer.
William H. Kanott – obituary
William H. Kanott, 95, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
R. Steven Rice – obituary
R. Steven Rice, 53, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
George Jones to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Fifty-six years after being named the Most Promising New Country Vocalist of 1956, audiences still flock to hear country's finest, most indescribable voice. George Jones is a legend in music history. Throughout his long career, Jones was known as much for tales of...
Jackson County Board of Social Services meeting
May 7 at 9:30am at the Ginger Lynn Welch Building.
Elk Eco-Tour to be held in May
May 3 from 5-9pm in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The eco-tour of the Cataloochee Valley will be conducted by master naturalist Esther Blakely of Cataloochee Valley Tours. Current members of the Friends of the Smokies may attend for $30. For non-members,...
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