NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Heavy rainstorm results in rock slides, downed trees, and motorist fatality on Spur
At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, the northern area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. experienced extremely heavy rainfall causing multiple small rock slides, downed trees, and flash flooding along the Spur and Gatlinburg Bypass.
TERO recipient of Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction
The TERO program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is the recipient of the 2019 Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction as an “Outstanding Employee”. During the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Aug. 1, officials from the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), the nominating agency, recognized the TERO program.
Lynch found alive in Park after four nights missing
After spending four nights lost in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kevin Mark Lynch was found by searchers.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU awarded $1 million federal grant to increase diversity of nursing students
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Nursing is the recipient of a $1 million federal workforce diversity grant designed to increase the number of students from underserved rural populations who enter the nursing profession, including members of the...
Chancellor announces final decisions on WCU academic program prioritization
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher announced Thursday, July 18, that the university will proceed with the phased discontinuation of 10 of the 13 academic programs previously recommended by a campus task force for closure. Belcher also...
Cherokee Elementary School supply lists
Pre-K Hand sanitizer, Kleenex, bowls (for snacks), 5oz. paper cups, small paper plates, three-ring binder (for portfolio), glue stick, blanket for cot, backpack (regular size), gallon Ziploc bags, napkins, baby wipes, band aids, quart Ziploc bags Kindergarten...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from People Helping People Toy Run
The People Helping People Toy Run would like to take this time to say Thank You to everyone that volunteered their time, helped, cooked, cleaned, provided space, provided music, donated money and to all the riders/participants. This year we were able to raise $3,965...
Thank you letter from Cherokee Cancer Support Group
The Cherokee Cancer Support Group was recently blessed with a contribution from Brothers In The Wind, a local motorcycle club, who recently held a turkey shoot to raise funds for the Group. Ned Stamper, Roland Crowe and Sylvester Crowe recently presented their gift...
Thank you letter from the family of Timothy Allison
The Family of Timothy D. Allison would like to thank each and every one that thought of us during our loss of a son and brother. Thank you to the ones that brought food, sent cards, visited and called to comfort and remember us in their prayers. Especially thanks to...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fighters unite for fundraiser
Kickboxing and MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters are known for their punching and kicking, but a group of local fighters should also be known for their hearts.
Download an application for the Remember the Removal Ride
Sponsored by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the remember the removal ride is a three-week, 950-mile bicycle journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla. following the Northern Route of the trail of tears. Download an...
Charity Event (Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA)
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Yonnie W. Hill – obituary
Yonnie W. Hill, 82, of the Big Cove community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in a Cherokee Hospital.
Lana Jo Lambert – obituary
Lana Jo Lambert, 40 of Waynesville, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.
Joseph Feather – obituary
Joseph Feather, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Adult Softball League meetings
March 7, 18, 27 at 5pm at John A. Crowe Recreation Complex. This is for fast pitch, slow pitch, and co-ed. Anyone interested should attend one of the meetings.
Start Smart Baseball/Softball Program flyer
Jackson County Genealogical Society March program
March 14 at 7pm in the Community Room of the Historic Jackson County Courthouse in Sylva. Dr. Anne Rogers, WCU professor of anthropology, will speak on “The Structure of Traditional Cherokee Kinship (and why so many mountainfolk have Cherokee grandmothers”. This...
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