NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s Rep. reprimanded by House Ethics Committee
Eleventh District Congressional Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) will have to repay more than $40,000 to the U.S. Treasury after being reprimanded by the bipartisan House Ethics Committee for what it says was a failure to adequately address sexual harassment by his former chief of staff.
Cherokee Youth Center celebrates 20 years
It has been 20 years since the Cherokee Youth Center, a venture with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, opened its doors to youth in Cherokee.
Principal Chief’s Report for Nov. 30
Shiyo! It is always an honor to update everyone regarding the events I have been blessed to be involved with. And these past two weeks have truly brought some blessings.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Taking sovereignty to new heights
Five Cherokee High School students shot for the stars on Friday, March 8, and their weather balloon almost made it. The balloon, equipped with a camera, was launched from the Cherokee High School soccer field.
Bill Taylor Scholarship available for business students
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and intended for students pursuing a degree in “Business Administration, or a business related area.” Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. Applications and a sheet of “guidelines”...
CMS and CHS staff hold “Biggest Loser” contest
The Health office at Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School organized a “Biggest Loser” contest to kick off the New Year. The contest was designed to encourage motion, reduce blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and improve overall health. The contest was for...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from Brazil Mission Team
The 2013 Brazil Mission team would like to Thank Rock Springs Church, Cherokee Baptist Church and singers, and Rebecca Ensley for coming out to support our mission project. Thank you.
Thank you from Qualla Arts & Crafts
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. would like to thank Robin Swayney, manager of the Qualla Library for hosting the pine needle basket class, and the Wolftown Community Club for hosting the Parent/Child Pottery class. Thank you to the instructors, Nancy Hornbuckle...
Letter: Cherokee Schools files official complaint with NCHSAA
To All Cherokee Brave Fans, Recent developments involving injuries sustained to some of our student-athletes have prompted the Cherokee Central School System to open an investigation in regards to mistreatment and undue bias on behalf of some Smoky Mountain Conference...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Wrestling Results: Cherokee 66 Andrews 0
Friday, Jan. 27 Cherokee 66 Andrews 0 113lb. – Matthew Lee (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Austin Padilla (Ch) won by forfeit 126lb. – Levi Swearengin (Ch) pinned Aaron Eller (A) at 1:34 132lb. – Jaron Bradley (Ch) won by forfeit 138lb. – Cain Oocumma (Ch) won by forfeit...
CHS Wrestling Results – Jan. 21
Saturday, Jan. 21 James Orr Invitational Tournament in Robbinsville Team Results: 1st – West Wilkes, 2nd – Robbinsville, 3rd – Pisgah, 6th – Cherokee 120lb. – Austin Padilla, 4th place - lost decision (8-7) to Ryan Dockery (Murphy) - pinned Bruce Kemper...
Haywood EMC offers summer basketball camp scholarships
Haywood EMC and North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives are offering all-expense paid scholarships for middle school students from across the state to attend basketball camps this summer at two of North Carolina’s largest college campuses.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lewis Hillard Long – obituary
Lewis Hillard Long, 71, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 10, 2015 following a period of declining health while staying at the Brian Center in Waynesville.
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen – obituary
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen, 77, of Cherokee, went home to her Creator on Feb. 4, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with her family close by her side.
Sally George Shehan – obituary
Sally George Shehan, 54, of 731 Wright’s Creek Rd., Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
Tom Belt to lecture at Sequoyah Birthplace
March 24 from 2-3pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum near Vonore, Tenn. The topic is the 175th Anniversary of the Trail of Tears. This lecture is free and open to the public and is sponsored in part by the East Tennessee Foundation’s John D. Grubb & Louise G....
Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools Board of Education Annual Joint Board meeting
March 21 at 6pm in the Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The Boards will discuss their MOA.
Teen Black Light Dance at Cherokee Youth Center
By SKY KANOTT CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL The Cherokee Youth Council is hosting a Teen Black light Dance Fundraiser on Friday, March 22 from 7-11pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. All teens between 12-17 years of age are invited. There will be games, dancing, food and plenty...
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