NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee, N.C. public school buildings closed for remainder of academic year; students to continue with remote learning
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) and all North Carolina public school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year following announcements on the afternoon of Friday, April 24.
Council approves aid for Navajo Nation in special session
Tribal Council approved aid for the Navajo Nation, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a specially-called session on Thursday, April 23.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivers 15 tons of food to Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivered 30,600 pounds of frozen food to the Eagle Butte Food Pantry on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota on Wednesday, April 22.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SMES students learn as they grow
Have you ever wondered why potatoes have eyes? Or, why does corn have ears? These are the kinds of observations that kindergarteners at Smokey Mountain Elementary found intriguing when working in the school’s teaching gardens this year. Luckily, these questions are a great way to capture the imagination of beginning gardeners.
Boys Club hosts CHS senior breakfast
Rain dampens ground, not spirits, at CHS graduation
The rain may have soaked the ground and everyone in attendance at the Cherokee High School graduation at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Saturday, May 31, but it sure didn’t dampen the spirits of the 54 students who received their diplomas.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Daughter says thanks for caring for her mother
My husband and I would like to thank Tsali Care, and also Mission Hospital in Asheville, for taking care of my mom, Sue Ellen Littlejohn, in her last days.
LETTER: Big Cove Community says thanks for community participation
We had our monthly meeting at the Rec Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4
LETTER: Reader agrees with importance of voting
Thank you Mr. Jumper for the article on the importance of voting.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Attention: Prospective youth football coaches
Persons interested on coaching for the Cherokee Youth Football Organization for the 2012 season should contact Tim Smith 736-0698 or 497-9649 before Friday, June 1. If you do not meet this deadline, your name will not be considered for the 2012 season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Woodrow “Bud” “Pops” Wilson Culpepper Jr. – obituary
Woodrow “Bud” “Pops” Wilson Culpepper Jr., loved father and friend, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 in his home in Cherokee.
Katherine Murphy Crisp – obituary
Katherine Murphy Crisp, 79, of the Birdtown Community went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.
Edison Thompson – obituary
Edison Thompson, 75, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Growing the Next Generation program flyer
T-Ball parents meeting
April 4 at 5pm at the John A. Crowe Complex. This is for all parents who have signed their child or children up for t-ball.
Alumni of WCU’s Graduate School to gather in Asheville
CULLOWHEE – Alumni of Western Carolina University’s Graduate School will gather in Asheville on Thursday, April 11, to reconnect with one another and learn about the school’s newly established Alumni Advisory Board. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at WCU’s...
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