NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Thank you from family of Charles Wolfe
I just want to take a few minutes to thank a few people that helped our family during our time of sorrow.
WCU designated a ‘green college’ for 10th year by The Princeton Review
For a decade, Western Carolina University (WCU) has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible and ecologically connected institutions in North America.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hospital employee retiring
On May 6, I’ll be retired from the PT department of the Cherokee Hospital, and want to say so long and see you later, since there won’t be the opportunity to tell everyone in person.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: People’s Fear Factor, Devil’s Only Real Weapon
Any devil’s only real authority over people is not in what a demon can actually do to them, but it’s, more about the effect the demon, through some diabolical deception, or scheming ruse, or plan, which can have on a person in either allowing it or in doing something themselves.
COMMENTARY: Don’t let yourself be silenced.
One of the issues that recurs when we, the public, are informed about banishments, is that we do not receive much more than a name and a birth date when it comes to banished individuals.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Download entry and roster forms for NASA Basketball Tournament 2019
Download entry and roster forms for NASA Basketball Tournament 2019
CROSS COUNTRY: Regional meet held at Asheville Christian
The 1A West Regional cross country meet was held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Asheville Christian cross country course in Swannanoa.
ON THE SIDELINES: A track star with a big heart
While on the sidelines at various events, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some cool athletes (high school, college, and professional), but it’s not everyday that you get to meet an Olympic medalist.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rena Jannet McCoy
Rena Jannet McCoy, age 60 of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Ervin and Shirlene Lambert McCoy.
OBITUARY: Charles K. “Bear” Johnson
Charles K. “Bear” Johnson, 84, of the Yellowhill Community, stepped into his eternal heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Bear is survived by Verna Arthur Johnson, the love of his life whom he met at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan. They were married on Oct. 3, 2003.
OBITUARY: Pamela Janeen (Driver) Jackson
Pamela Janeen (Driver) Jackson, 49, of the Big Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord and her Heavenly Family on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 following an extended illness and month stay at the Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
HAPPENINGS
Memorial for Barbara Kosko-Holm
Sept. 27 from 11am – 1pm at the Rock Hill Church in Birdtown. Kosko-Holm was a substance abuse counselor and facilitated Celebrate Recovery meetings in Cherokee. “Barbara attended Bible Study groups, loved the Lord with all her heart and volunteered with the Indians...
Homecoming at Goose Creek Baptist Church
Sept. 21 at 11am. Service followed by dinner and singing. All are welcome. Guest Singers: Hearth String Quartet
Birdtown Community Club meeting on Fair
Sept. 21 at 7pm at the Birdtown Community Building. This is the first official meeting for volunteers on building a float for the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade and for volunteers to help build the community booth at the Fair. Light refreshments will be served.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OICA Letterpress Work on Display at SCC
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the students of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts Printmaking class have a selection of their class projects using the Cherokee Language on display in the Balsam Building Lobby at Southwestern Community College.
WCU, OICA announce Poster Contest Winners
For the upcoming Native American Expo, scheduled for Nov. 7-9 at Western Carolina University, WCU’s Sequoyah Distinguished Professor, Cherokee Studies Program and the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts at Southwestern Community College sponsored a Poster Contest for grades K-12, WCU students and SCC students.
Liars Bench to present “Haints, Boogers, and Belled Buzzards”
The Liars Bench will present “Haints, Boogers, and Belled Buzzards” at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7pm.
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