by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | OBITUARIES
Carly Dea Maples, 47, of the Birdtown Community, passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Linda Maples of Cherokee, and George O. Burgess of Franklin, N.C. She is survived by her children,...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | OBITUARIES
Karen Lynn George, daughter of late Jennie Lossie-George and Alfred George, was born on Aug. 30h, 1965 in Cherokee, N.C. She went to be home with the lord on Nov. 16, 2024. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her grandma, Gertrude Lossie;...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | OPINIONS
By JAKELI SWIMMER Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal member I’ve recently read an article titled “Carving a Path: The Future of Cherokee Art Collection” in my local paper about Driver Blythe’s journey into the world of art collection. While the article...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | OBITUARIES
Frances Fannie Cucumber, 90, passed away at Tsali Care Center on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, and the daughter of the late James Cucumber and Elizabeth (Reed) Cucumber. In addition to her...
by admin | Nov 18, 2024 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state recognized group, has been seeking federal acknowledgement as an Indian tribe for decades, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has opposed this since day one....
