NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New WCU Chancellor meets EBCI community leaders
New Western Carolina University (WCU) Chancellor Kelli Brown was in Cherokee on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 as part of her ‘Welcome Tour.’
Hiker fatality in Deep Creek area in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of man in cardiac distress near the Deep Creek Campground and Picnic Area at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Kirk Lazar, age 70, of Evans, Ga. was hiking with his wife on the Juney Whank...
McCoy sentenced to 51 months on federal meth charge
Timothy Jason McCoy, 47, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 22 to 51 months in prison and four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Business leaders to educators at WCU-convened conference: strong math skills a must
Western North Carolina’s educational institutions must re-emphasize the importance of mathematical skills at all levels – from basic addition and subtraction to advanced statistics, analysis and predictive modeling – if mountain students are to succeed in the modern workforce.
Cherokee Central Schools October menus
CHS almost breaks school record at Blood Drive
Last week, Cherokee High School invited the community to walk the Sacred Path. Exercising generosity, students responded to Frances Hess’ call to participate in the annual American Red Cross Blood Drive.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Motherhood
According to government statistics and recent year reporting, approximately four million women give birth in the United States annually. Society typically refers to a woman who gives birth as a mother, but true motherhood is more than a biological function.
LETTER: Thank you for acts of kindness
The Family of Harold B. (Rock) Morgan would like to express our appreciation for all the acts of kindness during the loss of a husband, daddy, grandpa, brother-n-law, and friend. Thanks to our immediate family and to those that came by our home and those that went to...
EDITORIAL: Let your vote be heard
The primary for federal, state and local North Carolina government elections will take place on May 6. The primary is an opportunity for the voters to make their feelings known and begin the process of selecting their representation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runner to run Great Wall
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS Chad Bowman, a founding member of Cherokee Runners, will be traveling to China on May 13 to run in the Great Wall Marathon. He has been training for the last several months for the challenging run that includes the 5,164 steps...
CES holds 7th Annual Mile Invitational
All students in grades 3-5 at Cherokee Elementary School are tested each year for the Presidential Fitness test. Those students with qualifying times are then invited to the Invitational. The following students were invited and ran in the Invitational:...
Tribal member signs with UT softball
Brooke Coggins, a Swain County High School senior and EBCI tribal member, signed a letter of commitment on Thursday, May 3 to play softball next season at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink” – obituary
Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink”, 31 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 8, 2016
William “Willie” Jumper – obituary
William “Willie” Jumper, 70, of Stecoah, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf – obituary
Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf, 62, of Jasper, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2016 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Music by Bill Crowe
April 13 at 6pm at the Cherokee Coffee House.
Golf tournament to benefit Swain/Qualla SAFE
Swain/Qualla SAFE will hold a Benefit Golf Tournament at the Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier on Saturday, April 20. This year, the first 20 teams will be allowed to participate in the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd , 3rd, place teams as well...
Couch to 5K Training Program
The Cherokee Runners will begin a new Couch to 5K training program on Monday, April 15. The program will conclude to coincide with the 4th of July Sunset 5K. When and Where The sessions will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30M (this schedule may...
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