NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief proposes large investment in language programs
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. proposed the largest investment in language programs in the tribe’s history and detailed even more historic initiatives during his first State of the Nation Address Saturday.
Committee in Cherokee developing outreach strategy for U.S. Census
The next census will take place next year, and the 2020 Census Cherokee Complete Count Committee is committing itself to an educational outreach strategy to make sure that everyone residing on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is counted.
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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dig into Reading Top Readers
The Qualla Boundary Public Library has named its two top readers in this summer’s Dig into Reading program. Alexandria Herndon was the top reader in the teen category with 8,741 minutes and Tia Panther was the top readers in the 12 and under category with 2,275...
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...
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
Elisha Ray Taylor – obituary
Elisha Ray Taylor, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
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.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm