WRESTLING: Robbinsville tops Cherokee

Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team lost 49-27 to Robbinsville during a match on Wednesday, Feb. 6.  Following are full results: 106lb. – Zack Orr (Robb) won by forfeit 113lb. – Irvin Portugal (Robb) won by major decision (11-3) over Michael George (Ch) 120lb. – Ethan...

Cherokee spring sports schedules

CMS baseball/softball March 1 – vs. Hiwassee Dam, 4pm March 8 – vs. Andrews, 4pm March 12 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm March 14 – at Hayesville, 4:30pm March 18 – at Murphy, 4:30pm March 19 – vs. Martins Creek (softball only), 4:30pm March 22 – vs. Robbinsville, 4:30pm March...

FEMA official addresses USET

WASHINGTON – Until last month, Tribal Nations under the Stafford Act have been labeled as political subdivisions of the state in which they reside.  This changed in January when Congress adopted the Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill (H.R. 152), where the intent...