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What's up Cherokee! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Cherokee women behind an award-winning MMIP podcast
  • How Cherokee wrestlers dominated the mats against Brevard and East Henderson
  • Why a Vegas gambler’s big promo miss points him toward Cherokee

Also on today's calendar: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino- fullband.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and clouds, temps: high: 52, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Littledave, Stephens receive Frell Owl Award (theonefeather.com) — Two Eastern Band members, Sheyahshe Littledave and Ahli-sha Stephens, were honored in Cherokee with the Frell Owl Award for their volunteer podcast work spotlighting Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and supporting Cherokee families. The ceremony at Granny’s Kitchen celebrated their advocacy, mentorship, and commitment to local children. Community leaders, including Principal Chief Michell Hicks, praised their message of strength and unity.
   

• High School Round Up: December 10, 2025 (wlos.com) — Cherokee High School wrestlers had a big night, with the girls’ team earning decisive wins over Brevard and East Henderson and the boys battling in a close loss to Brevard. The roundup also highlights results for nearby schools in basketball, wrestling, and swimming from December 10 competition across Western North Carolina.
   

• I Might Be Losing It (lasvegasadvisor.com) — A longtime gambler describes nearly winning a Ford Raptor in a Las Vegas casino drawing, only realizing late how valuable the promotion was. Amid the story, he mentions planning to spend Thanksgiving in Cherokee, highlighting how casino trips and family travel shape his holiday. He also wonders if missing key details is a sign it’s time to quit gambling.
   

📸 Around Cherokee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cherokee

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 13
  • John Morgan
    The Cherokee Convention Center, 123 Harrahs Service Dr, Cherokee
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Footprint Retail Services posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Cherokee. Apply here.
  • Bertucci's posted a job opening for Brio-Server in Cherokee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cherokee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • A career of service: Former Franklin Mayor Jack Horton reflects on decades in government (smokymountainnews.com)

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Ok Cherokee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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