NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Pendergraft pleads guilty in Pisgah Inn murder
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that Derek Shawn Pendergraft, 22, of Asheville, has pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated sexual abuse resulting in death. U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf accepted Pendergraft’s guilty plea in federal court in Asheville.
Snowbird HIP Housing named after Diamond Brown Jr.
Tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) packed into the Snowbird Community Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to honor the late Diamond Brown Jr.
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.’
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Superintendent addresses staff
Student Opportunities: UNITY
A unique feature of our Native communities, and other communities like ours throughout Indian Country, is our connection to one another. This unity is more than just ethnicity, tribal affiliation, or even a spiritual one, it is also our ancestor’s collective historic...
Online guide lists WCU as ‘College of Distinction’
Western Carolina University has been designated a “College of Distinction” for 2013-14 by an online guide that provides information for prospective college students, their parents and high school counselors.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from Hugh (Eddie) Bradley
I want to express my deepest appreciation to Veronica Toineeta, Bro. Noah Crowe, the men who served as pallbearers, the infrastructure crew for your assistance in the grave-side service for my wife Irene Arch Bradley, as this was her wish. Thank you to co-worker,...
Thank you from the family of Larry Bigwitch
The Family of Larry Bigwitch would like to thank everyone for food, cards, phone calls, visits, and most of all, the prayers. A special thank you to Pastor Bo Parris and Rev. Noah Crowe. Thank you pallbearers for your help and Rock Spring Church for the wonderful...
Thank you from the family of Doug Lambert
The family of Doug Lambert would like to thank everyone who came by to offer prayers, kind words, singing and food during Doug’s illness and passing. The family would like to give special thanks to our ministers: Percy Cunningham and Danny Sweet, and Teresa...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Community Fitness Schedule for February
Cherokee Runners have active January
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The Cherokee Runners had a busy month in January. It started off with the New Year’s Day 5K in Cullowhee and ended with a group run at Round Bottom that was anywhere from two to eight miles long. During the month, Elnora...
French wins two golds at grappling tournament
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
John Henry “Birdeye” Burgess – obituary
John Henry “Birdeye” Burgess, 33, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.
Rachel Ann Lambert Hornbuckle – obituary
Rachel Ann Lambert Hornbuckle, 74, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016.
Sibbald Michael “Mike” Smith
Sibbald Michael “Mike” Smith, 61, of Greenville, SC, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.
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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