NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Dockets for Nov. 6, 7
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Harrah’s Cherokee becomes an official sponsor of the Carolina Panthers
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Carolina Panthers have announced a five-year partnership that will make the casino an official sponsor of the NFL team.
Lossiah sentenced to three years on DV charge
Channing Lossiah, 22 was convicted on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Cherokee Court for one count of Domestic Violence Assault by Strangulation and one count of Domestic Violence Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.
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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
Native mascots should be dropped
Let us change our mascot to George Washington in his masonic apron and we could say our motto is the “Fighting Rednecks.” What kind of outrage do you think that would create?
Huddle House in Cherokee is Autism-Friendly
When my daughter hears we are going to Huddle House, she gets so excited. That has become one of her favorite restaurants mainly because she has learned they will do whatever it takes to help her feel comfortable. Those affected with Autism have the hardest time in...
EDITORIAL: You own it
Each member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is an owner of the properties constructed and maintained by the tribe. These buildings are constructed to be of service to the community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Wrestling: Robbinsville 45 Cherokee 30
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Robbinsville 45 Cherokee 30 106lb. – Zack Orr (Robb) won by forfeit 113lb. – Matthew Lee (Ch) pinned Irvin Portugal (Robb) at 2:42 120lb. – Kade Guffey (Robb) pinned Austin Padilla (Ch) at 3:35 126lb. – Nick Morefield (Robb) won a decision (6-5) over...
CHS football players sign to play at Carson-Newman
All across the country, thousands of high school football players signed letters of intent to colleges and universities on Wednesday, Feb. 1 – otherwise known as National Signing Day. In Cherokee, three Cherokee High School players signed to play at the next level at Carson-Newman.
Youth Wrestling sign-up information
Youth wrestling, ages 5 and up, is now taking registrations. The practices are Tuesday and Thursday at Birdtown Gym. Coaches include: T.W. Saunooke, Jack Walkingstick, Yona Sequoyah and Jessica McCoy. You may sign up at any of the Cherokee Recreation facilities. ...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Oren Thompson III – obituary
James Oren Thompson III, 71, of Whittier, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Kathryn “Bopeep” Frances Verran (Crowe) – obituary
Kathryn “Bopeep” Frances Verran (Crowe) passed away on April 15, 2016 in Grapevine, Texas at Baylor Medical Center.
Leland Welch – obituary
Leland Welch, 69, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Turkey shoot to benefit softball team
Benefit turkey shoot. March 16 at 5pm at Jess Welch's residence in the Big Cove Community. This will be a benefit for the Cherokee High School softball team.
Cherokee Central Schools pre-K applications being taken
Swain County Democratic Party meeting
March 16 at 10am at the Birdtown Community Building. Hear legislative news from N.C. House Rep. Joe Sam Queen. Bring your questions and concerns. Refreshments will be served. Info: 736-3470
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