NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Hospital to hold Job Fair to address staffing shortage
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is currently short-staffed and is planning a Job Fair to address this issue. The event, which will feature on-the-spot interviews, will be held in the Welch Top Conference Room in the hospital on Monday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CCS School Board Holds June 18 Meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on June 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Atlanta Braves honor Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee and other state-recognized groups
The Atlanta Braves organization recently honored several state-recognized groups claiming Native American heritage.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Balance on the trail: Blythe shares journey of peace through mountain biking
On a temperate summer day with a light breeze blowing, Laura Blythe embarks on a ride on the Fire Mountain Trail solidifying one thing she’s been seeking – balance. Blythe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been mountain biking for five years and said the sport has provided her with balance, therapy, and peace.
112th Cherokee Indian Fair: “Adventures of Aniyvwiyah ‘The Principal People'” to be held Oct. 1-5 October 1-5
The 112th Cherokee Indian Fair, a cherished tradition celebrating the rich heritage and culture of the Cherokee people, will be held from Oct. 1-5 at the Qualla Expo Center (old High School Site).
WCU Board of Trustees elect Casey Cooper as its chair
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Board of Trustees elected Casey Cooper as its chair during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 10, replacing former chair Kathy Greeley, who was recently appointed to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Ama
There has been an abundance of water adventures on the Qualla Boundary recently.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What’s an hour?
Can I preach for an hour? Would you mind? How long is an hour? Ever spent a long hour?
EDITORIAL: Will the Constitution survive the political cycle?
The community should craft the governing document for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Certainly, the community will want legal guidance for the process. That is just a reality of our times. We have become a society of vague language, with multiple meanings and motives attached to the words we write.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Memorial Day Fish Tournament draws 529 anglers to Cherokee
The 2024 Memorial Day Fish Tournament, hosted by the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Natural Resources Dept., was held in Cherokee, N.C. on May 25-26.
CHS presents Specialty Athletic Awards
Cherokee High School Athletics presented its specialty awards during a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the afternoon of Thursday, May 23.
TRACK & FIELD: Swain sweeps team state titles; Several CHS athletes place
Swain Co. High School won both the men’s and women’s team titles at the 1A State Track & Field Championship held at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, N.C. on Monday, May 20.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Deweese Wolfe
Deweese Wolfe, 81, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe and husband of the late Elsie Taylor Wolfe.
OBITUARY: Keri Lynn Brady
Keri Lynn Brady, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her residence in Tennessee. She is the daughter of Blanche Vickers and the late Robert Brady Sr.
OBITUARY: Jennie Mae Watty Salinas
Jennie Mae Watty Salinas, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Johnny Watty and Edith (Swayney) Wachacha.
HAPPENINGS
LampLight Theatre to present “The Advocate” in Cherokee
While many haunted attractions promise a night of terror, LampLight’s favored traveling production of “The Advocate” will besiege you long past your visit to see it. Have you ever wondered if God and Satan are real? Is there really a time we will all stand in God’s court of judgment?
12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala set for July
The 12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, which will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, promises to be “A Star-Filled Summer Night,” to celebrate healthcare and community in a festive atmosphere under the stars.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian to host Community Writers’ Workshop Series
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop, an opportunity offered to citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians throughout 2023.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cherokee Historical Association and the Center for Cultural Preservation to host Cherokee cultural event and film screening
Cherokee Historical Association has partnered with the Center for Cultural Preservation to screen “Nature’s Wisdom Thru Native Eyes”, by award winning documentary filmmaker David Weintraub.
CCS Student Art Show Award recipients
Cherokee Middle School (CMS) and Cherokee High School (CHS) held their Student Art Show on the Night of the Arts at Cherokee Central Schools on Thursday, May 9.
Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theater presents “The Addams Family”
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Musical Theater performed “The Addams Family: School Edition” on the evenings of May 9-11. The play was packed with the classic Addams Family characters, spooky ancestors, and Cherokee humor.
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