NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ray Kinsland, “Helper of Young Men”, passes away
Ray Kinsland, the man synonymous with helping members of the Cherokee community, especially the youth, passed away on Thursday, June 13.
Politicians working to save Job Corps programs
Last month, students and staff at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) found out that the Center was one of nine nationwide slated to close.
Tribal Court Docket for June 12
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU online programs earn “Best Buy” national rankings
Four health-related online degree programs at Western Carolina University have received high national rankings in affordability and “Best Buy” designations from the distance education information clearinghouse GetEducated.com.
Cherokee Elementary receives AYP Status for 2011-12 school year
Cherokee Elementary School is pleased to announce that we achieved the status, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, of making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2011/2012 school year. Our students and staff are to be commended on this accomplishment.
Student Opportunities: The National Native American Youth Initiative
For many students, summer is a time to relax with friends, enjoy time away from early school mornings, studying, and tests, but don’t forget that summer also gives you a great opportunity to explore possible future careers options and special interests. Summer...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Pageant coordinators say thank you
The coordinators of the Miss Cherokee Pageant would like to say thank you to those who helped make the 2013 Pageant a success. First and foremost, we want to Thank God for his many blessings. Congratulations to Madison Crowe, Miss Cherokee 2013, and to Paige Jackson. ...
COMMENTARY: Top 5 Reasons Tribal Members should start a business and support Native American-Owned Businesses
COMMENTARY By C. RICH PANTHER I am happy to see the Entrepreneurship project available to Cherokee High School students; Cherokee needs more Native-owned businesses. Small business is an obvious route to diversifying our local economy and building financial security...
Thank you letter from Jim Owle
I would like to say “Thanks” to the Members of the Eastern Band and especially to the Birdtown Community and my family, for your support while serving as “Your” Birdtown Council Member for the past 14 years. I have enjoyed the leadership opportunity to work with you...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Holidays on the Hardwood basketball tournament scheduled for CHS
Cherokee High School is set to host the Holidays on the Hardwood Basketball Tournament. Following is the schedule of games: BOYS Wednesday, Dec. 28 Avery County vs. Chattanooga Christian, 11 a.m. Polk County vs. Buford (S.C.), 2 p.m. Pisgah vs. Rock Hill (S.C.), 5...
Cherokee Life Center holiday hours
Thursday, Dec. 22 - Closed for Tribal Breakfast Friday, Dec. 23 - Open 11am - 2pm Saturday, Dec. 24 - closed Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 25 - closed Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 26 - Open 11am - 2pm Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Open 11am - 2pm Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Open regular...
Cherokee Youth League basketball results (Dec. 17)
Saturday, Dec. 17 Big Cove v. Birdtown Termite Boys – Big Cove 16 Birdtown 0 Mite Girls – Big Cove 27 Birdtown 2 Mite Boys – Big Cove 12 Birdtown 9 Midget Boys – Big Cove 18 Birdtown 15 Midget Girls (A-B) – Birdtown A 24 Big Cove 2 Midget Girls (A-C) – Birdtown A 16...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Gary Lynn “Dino” Littlejohn
Gary Lynn “Dino” Littlejohn, 50, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva.
Everett (Ed) Cucumber – obituary
Everett Cucumber, 83, of Beckley died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the Beckley VA Hospital in West Virginia.
Allen Dale Rowland – obituary
Allen Dale Rowland, 69, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
HAPPENINGS
It’s Plowing Time Again!
Do you need your garden plowed? Plowing will begin on March 25 and continue through May 31. Plowing is free to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities that are EBCI tribal members. All others must pay $50 per garden space, and the fee must be paid prior...
Cherokee Phoenix Theatres to temporarily close
4-H Tribal Youth and Families with Promise flyer
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