NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Climbingbear pleads not guilty to three charges, five dismissed
Travis Climbingbear, 44, pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him at his arraignment in Cherokee Tribal Court on Monday, July 15. Charges were filed May 13, and Climbingbear was arrested May 17 and placed under a $2,000 bond.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Center for Native Health announces MedCaT scholarships for area students
The Center for Native Health provides scholarships to MedCaT students across western North Carolina and recently announced the most recent awardees.
Cherokee Students attend Space Camp
Cherokee Elementary and Cherokee Middle School TaG students participated in the Pathfinder program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. July 29-31.
Madison Hornbuckle Foundation is back and ready to help families
After a four-year hiatus, the Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation is back and ready to fulfill its mission of helping western North Carolinas families affected by childhood cancer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Which public is the public?
We need to figure out, as a tribe, how we want to disseminate information to our community. As you know, there is an incredible amount of information that is relevant to our community discussed in the Tribal Council sessions.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification
Opening my bible, I flip it and it just goes right where it’s supposed to. I don’t know how many times it opens to the right chapter and the right verse and just falls open in my hand.
COMMENTARY: The Cherokee people should say no to pot
Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NAYO 2019 Softball and Baseball brackets
NAYO 2019 Tournament Brackets The 2019 NAYO Softball and Baseball tournaments will be hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on July 18-20 at the John A. Crowe Complex and at Cherokee High School. Following are the teams representing the...
SOCCER: Kiowa tribal member breaks MLS record
Chris Wondolowski, a striker for the San Jose Earthquakes and a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, became the most prolific scorer in MLS (Major League Soccer) history on Sunday, May 19 with a four-goal effort against the Chicago Fire.
ON THE SIDELINES: Let’s finally get rid of the ‘jocks are dumb’ trope
The movie trope of the dumb jock has been used over and over again, especially throughout the 1980s. I think it is time to put that trope to bed as many student-athletes are excelling at both these days, especially the first part.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sherry L. Jones
Sherry L. Jones, age 51, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Simpson Queen Jr.
Simpson Queen Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 while at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus.
OBITUARY: Betty Jeanne Tahquette
Betty Jeanne Tahquette, 77, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
2nd Annual Cherokee High School Indian Market
Nov. 21. Indian Market vendors are invited to participate. Tables are free, but limited. All items must be the original work of the artist. Info: Heather Driver 554-5004 or hdriver@cherokeecentral.gaggle.net
DNA testing schedule for November
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection
Cherokee High School 2014-15 wrestling schedule
This is the Cherokee High School 2014-15 wrestling schedule.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal member wins theatrical awards
Neosha Pendergraft (right), an EBCI tribal member, receives one of two major theatrical awards presented recently at the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Okla. She was recognized with the award “Best Leading Comedic Actress” for her role of Dorothy in the “Lost Pages...
Chaske Spencer to visit Cherokee
Chaske Spencer, most recognized for his role as Sam Uley, leader of the wolf pack in the Twilight Saga, will visit Cherokee on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. He will appear for the evening public talk as well as a daytime...
SCC taking submissions for Milestone publication
Submissions are now being taken for the 2012-13 edition of Milestone, the biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern Community College. Milestone is a publication that showcases the creative expressions of local writers and visual artists. The...
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