NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds first meeting with new members
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 7 following the EBCI Inauguration Ceremony.
Chief Sneed at Inauguration: “We will exceed all expectations.”
The 28th Principal Chief and Vice Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as well as the new Tribal Council and three Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education members were sworn-in at the EBCI Inauguration event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Monday, Oct. 7.
PHHS details precautions for Cherokee Indian Fair considering State Legionnaire’s Outbreak
During the N.C. Mountain State Fair, an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease was discovered.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah Perfect Attendance Students for August
The following students at New Kituwah Academy had perfect attendance for the month of August in the 3-4 year old classroom. (Photos courtesy of New Kituwah)
WCU to hold MBA information sessions in Cherokee
Western Carolina University’s master’s degree program in business administration will host information sessions in Cherokee and Cullowhee for prospective students for the MBA program cohort starting in Cherokee in January.
Sneed named NIEA Teacher of the Year
Cherokee High School auto mechanics teacher Richard Sneed has been selected by the National Indian Education Association as the Classroom Teacher of the Year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you for success of Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour fundraiser
The Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour would like to thank everyone who supported and made their recent fundraiser a great success. A total of $1,500 was raised to build a restroom facility for a school located in the Cabecar’ Village in Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, the...
LETTER: Cherokee Phoenix Theater is an Autistic-friendly place
One of the hardest things for many of our loved ones on the Autism Spectrum is public places. This could be restaurants, movie theaters, even stores. So, when you do find that one place that stands out, it makes a huge difference. For my family, one of these places...
Thank you from Sam, Charlene, and Michael Otter
Sam, Charlene, and Michael Otter would like to thank Joe Wolfe and Mary Jane Smith for caring enough about our family while I wasn’t able to work do to me having a bad fall and injuring myself. The fund raiser was a big help in our time of need. We thank Acquoni...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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. ...
Coach Pitch, Little League and Tee Ball sign-up information
The deadline for sign-ups will be Saturday, Feb. 18. All leagues are for boys and girls with the following age groups – Coach Pitch (7-8), Little League (9-10) and Little League (11-12). Sign-ups for Tee Ball will start May 1. There is no longer 3-4 year old Tee...
Former Cherokee player helps Milligan JV knock off UNC
CHAPEL HILL - The Milligan College JV men’s basketball team withstood a late rally to hold off the University of North Carolina’s JV basketball team as Milligan took a 79-77 victory over the Tar Heels on Sunday, Jan. 29. “I thought we competed hard, and I...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Harriett Patricia Walkingstick Hornbuckle – obituary
Harriett Patricia Walkingstick Hornbuckle, 76, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 4, 2016.
Ernest Locust Jr. – obituary
Ernest Locust Jr., 37, of the Big Cove Community, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Bobby Joe Lanning – obituary
Bobby Joe Lanning, 65, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home.
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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