NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe opens solar power array at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River
On a sunny morning perfect for the event, leaders and officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) cut the ribbon opening a new solar power array. The 2,016 solar module photovoltaic (PV) array opened on the morning of Wednesday, March 27 at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel and is expected to cut energy demands and costs at the facility.
Tribal Court Dockets for March 27, 28
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.
WCU police seek public’s help regarding firearm incident on campus
Western Carolina University’s Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual who may have been involved in the discharging of a firearm in the vicinity of the South Baseball Lot on campus around 9 p.m. Monday, March 25.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Grant to help SCC start table gaming training program
Southwestern Community College has been awarded a $397,519 North Carolina Back-to-Work grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
CHS history students visit Old Salem
The U.S. History Honors classes of Heath Robertson and Kelley Canaday took a field trip on Saturday, Dec. 1 to Old Salem.
Groundbreaking held for new Cherokee Children’s Home
The Cherokee Children’s Home was established in 1969 and has been the permanent or temporary home for over 1,700 Cherokee youth over the years. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 on a new $2.6 million facility.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the Dupree Family
The children of Betty Ann Craig Dupree wish to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to the Cherokee community for the kindness, caring and expressions of love shown for our dear mother during this very difficult time of her passing. The outpouring...
Veteran’s Day and the Wall
The bringing of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Cherokee in October was a remarkable healing experience for many of our veterans and their families. On Monday, November 12, we will publically celebrate that and honor the service of each one in a special way....
Veteran offers special thanks
I want to offer my sincere gratitude and thanks to family and friends for the support they’ve given my family over the last two years after our return home after 24 years in the military. We’ve recently moved to Pittsburgh, Penn. to be near the University of...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship to be held in Cherokee
Team USA recently announced the location of this year’s U.S. National FlyFishing Championships. The event will be held in Cherokee and the dates for the championship event are May 19-22..
Cherokee Youth Cheerleading Coaches wanted
The program is looking for eight dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individuals to fill these coaching positions.
WRESTLING: Cherokee to host Regional Tournament
Cherokee High School will play host to the 1A-West Regional Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 18-19. Over 250 wrestlers from various schools in the western part of North Carolina will travel to compete for their shot at the state tournament being held next weekend in Greensboro.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Allen Ray Butler – obituary
Allen Ray Butler, 64, of the Wolfetown Community passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at his residence. Born in Washington Parish, La., he was the son of the late Dorothy Butler. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Alice Faye Butler. He is survived by his...
Charles Richard Ollis – obituary
Charles Richard Ollis, 72, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at his residence.
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle – obituary
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle, 48, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 in a Jackson County Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Diabetes to host Awareness Walks
The Cherokee Diabetes Program is hosting three walks in recognition of World Diabetes Awareness Day (Nov. 14). There is no cost for the walks and there will be t-shirts for the first 50 participants at each site. * Nov. 14 at 10am, start at the Cherokee Diabetes...
Lady Braves cornhole tournament flyer
Friends of the Smokies to host hike on Smokemont Loop Trail
Fresh air, rushing waters and stunning vistas, it’s Fall and time to get out into our backyard national treasure, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Friends of the Smokies will hold its next guided “Classic Hikes of the Smokies” series on Thursday, Nov. 15 as they...
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