Cherokee
Recent News About Cherokee
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CHEROKEE COUNTY: Connecting the Future & Past: Powwow Dance Teacher JaTanna Feather on the Saving Grace of Dance
For Cherokee dance instructor JaTanna Feather, 33, dance keeps her connected to the future as well as the past.
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CHEROKEE COUNTY: Enter the Cherokee Memories Contest for a Chance to WIN $100 to the Museum’s Online Gift Shop
We have received so many messages from people longing to be in Cherokee this spring, to visit the attractions, enjoy the outdoors and beautiful mountains, and be surrounded by our people and culture.
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CHEROKEE COUNTY: In a Time of Social Distancing, Some Powwows Go Online
While social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic persists, a social media movement is connecting native powwow dancers, drummers, vendors, and visitors across the world through online powwows.
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CHEROKEE COUNTY: 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on this year’s Remember the Removal ride are continuing their training during the current COVID-19 quarantine situation.
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51.1% unemployed in Cherokee in 2017
51.1 percent of Cherokee residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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52.6% unemployed in Cherokee in 2018
52.6 percent of Cherokee residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cherokee's population decreases by 146 people between 2017 and 2018
Cherokee's population decreased by 146 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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The white population in Cherokee decreases by 79 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in Cherokee decreased by 79 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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CHEROKEE COUNTY: Signs of Spring: See What’s Happening in Cherokee, NC
Like many other parts of the country, Cherokee is operating under a stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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African American population in Cherokee decreases by 13 people between 2017 and 2018
African American population in Cherokee decreased by 13 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in North Carolina ZIP 28719 decrease in 2018
There were 95 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in North Carolina zip code 28719 in 2018, a 9.5 percent decrease from 2017, which had 105 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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19.1 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Cherokee
19.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Cherokee in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cherokee ranked 423rd in state for resident earnings in 2017
Cherokee ranked 423rd among cities in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.
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CHEROKEE: What’s Open, Closed, Delayed or Cancelled? A COVID-19 Resource List for Cherokee, NC
Things are changing daily with COVID-19. To keep you informed, we compiled this resource list of what’s open, closed, delayed or cancelled in Cherokee, NC.
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Cherokee ranked 496th in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2019
Cherokee ranked 496th among cities in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cherokee ranked 503rd in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2018
Cherokee ranked 503rd among cities in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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11 retail trade businesses in 28719 have between five and nine employees in 2016
There were 11 retail trade businesses in North Carolina ZIP code 28719 that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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29 retail trade businesses in 28719 have between one and four employees in 2016
There were 29 retail trade businesses in North Carolina ZIP code 28719 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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12 accommodation and food services businesses in 28719 have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016
There were 12 accommodation and food services businesses in North Carolina ZIP code 28719 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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21 accommodation and food services businesses in 28719 have between one and four employees in 2016
There were 21 accommodation and food services businesses in North Carolina ZIP code 28719 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.