NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Snowbird breaks ground on ‘State-of-the-art’ Complex
The Snowbird Community is getting a new 48,000 square foot community center. Various leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made the trip for the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 23. It will be built on the same land where the old complex sits now.
Groundbreaking held for Kolanvyi Community Center
Tribal leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians broke ground on the new Kolanvyi Community Center, located in the Big Cove Community, on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 22.
Lew Harding stands strong for those that have fallen
There are a lot of ways to describe Lew Harding. War hero and community leader are two that come to mind. The first way he would probably describe himself is as a proud grandfather.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS shop teacher instills life lessons
By SHAWN SPRUCE On a recent Friday afternoon, a hot rod Chevelle sits in a service bay at the Cherokee High School auto shop, hood raised. Students gather around the classic muscle car built nearly a quarter of a century before most of them were born, and pay...
CHS students have opportunity to take ASVAB and ACT tests
By WOODREEN CALDWELL, EdS CHS PRINCIPAL Students at Cherokee High School have the opportunity to participate in the following assessments: ASVAB Test With thousands of different jobs for enlisted personnel and officers, there’s a lot to do in the Military. The ASVAB...
Cherokee Middle School sponsors Report Card Open House
Cherokee Middle Schools sponsored its 3rd Report Card Open House for the 2012/2013 school year. If you were unable to attend the open house, reports were mailed.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from Kolanvyi Community
Thank you from Kolanvyi community to each and every one who stepped in to help make this event possible. Thanks to Pastor Bo Parris, Facilities, Casper & Carl-grounds night watch, Bottled Water Dept., River Valley Store-Terry & Sissey, Chiefs Office-Ashley,...
LETTER: Searching for my identity
I have very little information to go on, but if there is someone in this community that will remember identical twins girls born 1963 who were taken approximately 1965 via adoption or abduction. The twins were sent to separate families. I was sent to Pennsylvania to...
Thank you from the family of James “Buck” Smith
The family of James “Buck” Smith is thankful and grateful for the following people: Dr. Nieves, Dr. Shell, Dr. D. Toedt, Cherokee Indian Hospital In-Patient Staff, Dr. Friedman, nurses of Western Carolina Cancer Care, Mission Hospital, Cherokee Home Health, Hospice,...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sac & Fox Tribal Member to run 10 marathons in 30 days
This fall, Dirk Whitebreast, a 31-year-old member of Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, plans to run 10 marathons in 30 days, a total of 262 miles, and he is dedicating the money he raises to the Center for Native American Youth.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Patrick Bradley (Brad) Allison – obituary
Patrick Bradley (Brad) Allison, 42, of the Wolftown Community, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 near Whittier following an auto collision.
Carrie Sue Cagle Wood – obituary
Sue Wood, 76, of Cullowhee, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 after a brief illness. Born June 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cagle and Ruby Green Cagle.
Catherine Irene (Oocumma) Gentry
Catherine Irene (Oocumma) Gentry, 66, of the Wolftown Rd. passed away in her home following a extended illness on April 9, 2015 with her loving family at 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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