NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS Board meets final time before the school year begins
The Monday, Aug. 5 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Tribal Court Docket for Aug. 7
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.
Veteran dies by suicide at the Charles George VA Medical Center
On Sunday, Aug. 4, at approximately 8:48 a.m., a veteran died by suicide in the visitor parking lot of Charles George VA Medical Center. The Asheville Police Department is investigating the incident.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Swan no longer Cherokee Central Schools superintendent
After several constructive discussions regarding the future direction of the Cherokee Central Schools, the CCS Board of Education and Superintendent Walt Swan mutually agreed to end his current employment contract.
Entrants sought for junior pageants
Applications are now being accepted (see below) for the Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, and Teen Miss Cherokee pageants. The deadline to turn in the applications is Friday, July 26. 2013 Pageant Application Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee...
Student Opportunities: Washington Internships for Native students
In recent years, student internships have become an important aspect of a student’s college education, in fact, some universities are requiring this hands-on, “real world” experience before issuing degrees in many fields of study. Although most internship placements...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the Salazar Family
We, the Salazar family, would like to take a moment to say thank you to the Cherokee Dialysis Center, Cherokee Indian Hospital, aunts, uncles, many cousins, Mike Parker and Free Labor, Long House Funeral Home, Bud & Sheila Lambert, Kituwah warriors, Cherokee...
Thank you from the family of Norman Leroy (Roy) Winchester
The family of Norman Leroy (Roy) Winchester would like to express their heart felt appreciation to the EMS, Dr. Sexton, and the nurses. Thank you to Dave and B who are always there for us and to Mike Crisp Funeral Home and staff for all their acts of kindness. Thank...
Thank you from Amy West
This year I ran for Teen Miss Cherokee and placed 1st Runner Up. This wouldn’t have been possible without God’s many Blessings and also without the help of my many supports. I would like to give a huge thank you to my mom and grandparents for supporting me in...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Wrestling Schedule (REVISED)
November 16 – at Asheville School (scrimmage) 21 – at Smoky Mountain 22 – at East Henderson 29 – vs. Rabun County (Ga.), Franklin December 2-3 – King of the Mountains at Townes Co. (Ga.) 5 – at Patton 9 – vs. Rabun County (Ga.) 16 – vs. Rosman 17 – Osley B. Saunooke...
CMS Wrestling Schedule (REVISED)
November 18 – at Robbinsville December 10 – at North Rowan 12 – at Swain 16 – vs. Rosman January 3 – at Hiwassee Dam 10 – vs. Hayesville 13 – at Murphy 17 – vs. Swain 20 – at Robbinsville 27 – vs. Andrews February 4 – SMC Conference at home 11 – State Tournament at...
Cherokee Travel League Basketball Schedule
November 19 – vs. Bethel 26 – vs. Jackson Co. December 3 – at Waynesville 10 – at Franklin 17 – at Canton January 7 – vs. Clyde 14 – at Jackson Co. 21 – vs. Waynesville 28 – vs. Franklin February 4 – at Hominy Valley 6 – Tournament starts at Cherokee and...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert “Bob” Alexander Smith – obituary
Robert Alexander Smith, 71, known as “Bob” went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, with his loving family by his side at his home in the Birdtown Community, Cherokee.
Manuel Henry Watty Sr. – obituary
Manuel Henry Watty Sr., 76, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Maggie Lossiah – obituary
Maggie Lossiah, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 while among her loving family at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church benefit dinner
Feb. 15 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Menu: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert for $7. Proceeds go to building fund.
Native American Craft Club river cane mats workshop
Feb. 25 and 26 from 5-8pm and March 4 and 5. The workshop will feature Jim Long and the art of weaving river cane mats. The workshop is free of charge for children 7-14. Parents/Guardians must attend the workshop to assist their child in completing the project. ...
KPEP “Lunch and Learn” series
The Kituwah Preservation and Education Program is presenting a free lunchtime information series by T.J. Holland of the Junaluska Museum. Topics include: Feb. 13 – Cosmographical sites around Cherokee: Stories were located around Cherokee. Subjects include Uktena,...
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