NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Catawbas seeking casino in North Carolina
The Catawba Indian Nation is seeking a casino near Kings Mountain, and a recent Senate bill would help pave the way for them to open up for business.
Tribal Court Docket for March 21
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.
Flores pleads to Abusive Sexual Contact
Arlen Flores, of Cherokee, pleaded guilty on Feb. 22 in Federal Court in Asheville to one count of Abusive Sexual Contact before the Honorable Carlton Metcalf.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools’ Testing Program Update
New EOG/EOC Assessments The new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and English Language Arts and the North Carolina Essential Standards (ES) for Science are being taught for the first time this year in Cherokee Central Schools’ classrooms and across...
CES Science Fair winners
The following students place at this year’s Cherokee Elementary School Science Fair.
Girl Scout Troop makes Valentine’s Day presents for seniors
Members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 30341, based in Cherokee, made Valentine’s Day doilies that were given as presents to senior citizens at Tsali Manor.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
OP/ED from NY Times: Rape on the Reservation
Click below to read an op/ed piece entitled Rape on the Reservation by American Indian author Louise Erdrich that appeared online at the New York Times website yesterday. The piece is on the need to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act....
Letter In honor of Geneva Rose “Mamma Gene” Sneed Jackson
Although servants are always met with opposition, The Latter-day Saint Kit’Yowa Cherokee Family Clan expresses thanks to the One’s Above for the small, yet very important part, that Mamma Gene played in the comfort she gave and the faith that she portrayed to this...
Thank you letter from the family of Hank Littlejohn
The family of Hank Littlejohn wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to all those responsible for the benefit held for Debbie and Hank. It was a real blessing to them and to those who attended. Also, the family wishes to thank everyone who visited them in the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
For Aiyanna, it’s Running, Running, Running
Aiyanna West has a winning smile and clear sharp eyes. She is healthy and easily shares her secret to being fit, “Its running, running, running.”
Kanott wins by Unanimous Decision
James Kanott, an EBCI tribal member, fought and won his first Amateur Mixed Martials Arts fight at the Warriors Challenge held in Lancaster, Pa. on Friday, June 3.
9th Annual Trail of Tears Walk
June 25 at 8am. The 7.25 mile run or walk will go from Tatum Gap to the Junaluska Museum in Robbinsville. Be at the Museum promptly at 8am to catch a shuttle to the start at Tatum Gap. Cost is $25 and includes a commemorative medallion, light lunch and...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Davina Lucy George – obituary
Davina Lucy George, 38, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 while at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Lewis Hillard Long – obituary
Lewis Hillard Long, 71, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 10, 2015 following a period of declining health while staying at the Brian Center in Waynesville.
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen – obituary
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen, 77, of Cherokee, went home to her Creator on Feb. 4, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with her family close by her side.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit singing for Albert Sluder Jr.
Jan. 12 at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Exhibit Hall. Meal will start at 4pm, singing will follow. Guest singers are the Inman Family and the Carolina Crossmen. Organized by the ladies of Rock Springs Baptist Church tell help pay medical bills. Info: Greg...
Spring Fireside Circle Sobriety Campout scheduled for May
Spring Fireside Circle Sobriety Campout. May 9-12 at Yogi in the Smokies Campground. Registration is $35/person and includes campsite and meals. Activities include AA/AL-ANON speakers, talking circles, sobriety walk, and a sobriety powwow on Saturday. Make your...
Little League sign-ups underway
Little League signups. Sign-ups for Little League are currently underway and will end on Saturday, Feb. 2. Baseball (7-8, 9-10, 11-12) and Softball (7-8, 9-10, 11-12). Sign up at any Cherokee recreation center, and they are entering in a draft with Bryson City.
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