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North Carolina governor proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day
Gov. Roy Cooper (D) proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, the day that the federal government has designated as Columbus Day.
Indian Child Welfare Act ruled unconstitutional, tribes vow to protect Native children
The future of a law designed to help ensure the survival of tribal cultures and place Native American child custody decisions in the hands of tribes is in jeopardy. The federal Northern District Court of Texas ruled Thursday, Oct. 4 that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is unconstitutional.
Cold medicine killer gets life for wife’s murder
n a case that received national attention, a man who claimed cold medicine caused him to kill his wife pleaded guilty to first degree murder Friday, Oct. 5. Matthew Phelps, 29, of Raleigh, claimed he took too much Coricidin, an over-the-counter cold medicine, and he awoke to find his wife Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmaier, 29, dead, covered in blood with a knife on the bed on the night of Sept. 1, 2017. Phelps will spend the rest of his life in prison.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS names 2011 Homecoming Court
Cherokee High School has named its 2011 Homecoming Court (see group shot above). The new Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Cherokee football game on Saturday, Sept. 30. To view a photo gallery of individual shots of these young ladies, visit:...
CES Library Family Night
Celebrating HEALS kickoff at Oconaluftee Job Corps CCC
Imagine a world where you ate breakfast on fresh whole wheat toast, had broiled lemon pepper fish for lunch, and got moving in the afternoon to a dance video workout. Pretty great right? Healthy eating and an active lifestyle have been part of a nationwide...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CMS Wrestlers blank Andrews, defeat Swain
The Cherokee Middle School wrestling team had a good week as they blanked Andrews 66-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
CHS Wrestling Team makes History
Wearing solid black uniforms bearing the seal of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on the back, the Cherokee varsity wrestling team made history on Thursday, Jan. 28 as they became the first in school history to qualify for the State Dual Team Championship.
CMS Wrestlers 1-1 on week
The Cherokee Middle School wrestling team went 1-1 on the week as they defeated Hayesville 60-30 on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and then lost to Robbinsville 54-24 the next day.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jesse Toineeta – obituary
Jesse Toineeta – obituary
Haze Lynn Ayen – obituary (revised 9/3)
Haze Lynn Ayen – obituary
Justina N. Rattler – obituary
Justina N. Rattler – obituary
HAPPENINGS
Community Gathering on the Drug Abuse in Cherokee
Community Gathering on the Drug Abuse in Cherokee. May 8 from 11am – 1:30pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. Learn what you can do to reduce prescription medication deaths and abuse. This program is sponsored by Project Lazarus (Di le hi so di “To Resurrect”). NAIWA...
61st observance of National Day of Prayer
61st observance of National Day of Prayer. May 3 from 10am – 2pm Acquoni Baptist Chapel. This year’s theme is “One Nation Under God” and the theme verse is Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Soup and sandwiches will be provided. Info: ...
Birds of Prey program presented at Park
The largest bald eagle nest on record weighed over two tons. Eagles can not only swim, but their eyesight is four to five times better than that of a human with 20/20 vision.
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