NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Historical Association aiming for growth and expansion
After several years of surviving, the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) now wants to start thriving.
School Board discusses finances and spring break at latest meeting
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education hosted several guests at their meeting on Monday, April 3.
Council approves September referendum vote on Constitution
Tears flowed and people exclaimed for joy as Tribal Council passed legislation approving a referendum on a proposed Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU names Charles Thomas as dean of Hunter Library
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has appointed Charles F. Thomas as dean of Hunter Library. Thomas will start in his new position effective July 1.
Cherokee Fitness Complex to be open 24 hours starting in June
Beginning in June, patrons of the Cherokee Fitness Complex will be able to work out literally any time of the day or night.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Commitment device
How can I convince my dad he needs to save for retirement? He just spends and spends while saying “live in the now”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Receive your own download…
“Father, I pray You would just open the Scriptures up to us in our hearing, that You, Holy Spirit, would open up our understanding to every person to receive a download from You today.
COMMENTARY: Are we being Fair?
You know, on the Qualla Boundary, the Fair is one of the life-celebration times that, even though it happens in the fall when the plants are “dying”, it is very much a time of Cherokee life and renewal.
COMMENTARY: Ceremonial Grounds ghosts
This month is the month that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced the closure of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, affectionately known by many as the Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: David Napert named Braves head coach
The Spring of 2017 wasn’t an easy one for David Napert.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts Smoky Mountain Conference meet
The Smoky Mountain Conference Track & Field Championship meet was held at Cherokee High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 1.
ON THE SIDELINES: Support honorary EBCI membership for Will Poolaw
A resolution has been submitted by Francine Watty to grant honorary membership in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to the biggest Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves fan on the planet – Will Poolaw.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Frederick Scott Lambert
Frederick Scott Lambert, cherished Dad, Pop, Pop-pop, 94, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at his home in Cherokee, N.C. He retired from the Cherokee Boys Club after 26 years as the Garage Manager.
OBITUARY: Annabelle Watty Valdez
Annabelle Watty Valdez, age 70, also known as our Litty Bitty Mamaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann
Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann died at Cherokee Indian Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
HAPPENINGS
‘Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests’ authors to give presentation at WCU
The co-authors of a new book that examines the plant and animal life of the forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will visit Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center to give a presentation Thursday, Nov. 20.
Indian Taco fundraiser flyer
This is a flyer with information for an Indian Taco Sale benefit for Sydney Jackson’s funeral expenses.
Cherokee Central Schools Pow Wow
The annual Cherokee Central Schools pow wow is set for Wednesday, Nov. 26.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Capturing 10 years, CPF Photo Contest winners announced
Makala Washington, a third grader at New Kituwah Academy, reads a book in the Cherokee language as just the right lighting grazes off of her face. Click! Chris McCoy captures an image in time.
Clapsaddle to read novel in progress in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in downtown Sylva will host two award-winning authors who are also English teachers at Swain County High School on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7p.m.
WCU chancellor, first lady to give piano, voice recital in September
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s first couple will perform together on stage in Cullowhee this fall for the first time since David O. Belcher became chancellor last year. Belcher, a classically trained concert pianist, and wife Susan Brummell Belcher, a...
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