NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Repatriated Cherokee Booger Masks entrusted to Museum
Two Cherokee Booger masks, used during the Green Corn Ceremony, are now in the expert and trusted hands of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Senior Continuing Care Retirement Community campus discussed at meeting
Earlier this month, Tribal Council approved legislation to go forward with building a comprehensive Senior Continuing Care Retirement Community to better serve the elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Archaeological field school at WCU reveals artifacts from ancient Cherokee presence
Cullowhee Valley has been home to many over the centuries, most notably the Cherokee people, with transformative generations etched upon the landscape before the establishment of Western Carolina University.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
Young Scientists needed to help Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is offering two special programs for youth to participate in science and service activities this summer: “Special Scientist” and “Student Volunteer Days”. Special Scientists Young scientists are invited to become...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Word of Thanks from Lambert family
On behalf of the Charles “Charlie” Lambert Family, we want to thank each and every one for all the love, support and prayers you have shown us during our time of sorrow. Thank you for the beautiful flowers, the beautiful songs and music that was sung and played and...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Enough already
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Every time per cap rolls around, I’ve got a bunch of people hitting me up for loans, favors and handouts. I help a lot of them out because I care and was raised not to be stingy. However, lately it’s been really getting out of hand. My cousin is...
Thank you for Halloween Dance
I would like to say a big thank you to the Cherokee Youth Council staff, parents, volunteers and youth for this past Halloween Dance Fundraiser. We had a blast! Signed, Sky Sampson, Cherokee Youth Council program manager
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Wrestling Results – Nov. 21 and Nov. 22
Monday, Nov. 21 Cherokee 54 Smoky Mountain 18 120lb. – Austin Padilla (Ch) pinned Jacob Scifers (SM) at :19 126lb. – Levi Swearengin (Ch) pinned Trevor Bartel (SM) at :56 132lb. – Jaron Bradley (Ch) won by forfeit 138lb. – Cain Oocumma (Ch) pinned Clinton Porter (SM)...
Remember the Removal Bike Ride seeking riders
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. Eligibility...
Tia Panther: A Girls on the Run Success Story
Tia Panther is a smart and cautious fourth grade student at Swain East Elementary School. She is a member of Girls on the Run, and has participated in two sessions.
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
Cornhole Tournament in March
Alicia Keys is coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Alicia Keys is a 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. She's also an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and...
Winterfest at Smokey Mountain Elementary
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