NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s sports wagering bill passes House, headed to Gov. Cooper
The ability to place bets on sports games and off-track horse racing at the two casinos operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one step closer.
CCS Board reviews teacher salaries in latest meeting
The primary topic of discussion had to do with the pay of CCS Teachers. Guests Ashford Smith and William Lowe worked with Howard Wahnetah to present a CCS financial update and pay scale presentation.
Chairperson Saunooke drops out of School Board race
Cherokee School Board Chairperson Charlotte Saunooke announced on Monday, July 22 that she is dropping out of the Painttown School Board race. She has notified the EBCI Board of Elections of her decision.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle goes blue
CMS students decorate hallways in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Park to hold National Junior Ranger Day on April 27
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate the seventh annual National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10am – 2pm with special activities at all three of the Park’s visitor centers. Children and their families can join in a variety of free,...
¡Olé! It’s a sealant fiesta!
¡Olé!, is an old Spanish expression that is used when cheering or applauding an event. This expression was heard repeatedly during the recent “Sealant Fiesta” at Cherokee Elementary school. Third and fifth grade students had the opportunity to receive dental care...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
CHS Athletic Dept. says thanks
Cherokee High School would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations this weekend: Pizza Inn, Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Wendy’s and Burger King. Thank you for making the Regional Track Meet a success. We had six track members qualify for the...
Cherokee Choices says thanks for 5K success
The Mother’s Day 5K was a great success. We had over 200 participants. Big Y won the Community Award with the most participants with 35, Birdtown came in second with 27 and Wolfetown came in third with 26. We had over 60 out-of-towners coming in to participate. ...
Thank you from the family of Madison Pummer
The Family of Madison Pummer would like to thank everyone for the prayers, calls, cards and the support of encouraging words during Madison's recent surgery and hospitalization at Duke's Children's University Hospital. Madison has been able to return to school...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners take 2nd place in 207.5 Mile Relay
The Cherokee Runners completed the grueling Smoky Mountain Relay on Saturday, May 14.
U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship starts in Cherokee on May 19
The time is here for this year's U.S. National Fly Fishing Championships. The event will be headquartered in Cherokee, North Carolina. The dates for the championship event are May 19-22. The 2011 U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship event is hosted by...
Youngdeer signs to play Softball at Maryville
Cherokee senior Hannah Youngdeer will be wearing maroon and orange next year as opposed to her usual maroon and gold. She signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 12 to play softball for the Maryville College Scots next season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley – obituary
Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley, 57, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Larry Russell Gailey – obituary
Larry Russell Gailey, 59, formerly of Orlando, Fla., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
Percival Mika Allison – obituary
Percival Mika Allison, 8 months, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
HAPPENINGS
The Boomers to perform in Dillsboro
Dec. 14 and 15. Cherokee's own local band "The Boomers!" will be playing in Dillsboro for the Luminaries weekend. Fun, food, and great Christmas music. Traditional, jazz, and spirituals.
New Year’s fireworks in Cherokee
Fireworks will be shot off at the Acquoni Expo Center on Monday, Dec. 31 at 8pm.
Got Talent? CHA hosting acting classes
Mountainside Performing Arts School is seeking individuals interested in forming a Community Theatre. If you are 16 years old and over, experienced in acting or not, you are invited to a meeting on Jan. 8 from 7-8pm at Cherokee Historical Association located at 564...
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