NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s Report: Driving change – EBCI’s advocacy push in legislation
During the past week, I had the privilege to journey to Raleigh, N.C. alongside my staff, Tribal Council Chairman, and Tribal Council members. Our goal was to engage with North Carolina legislators, sharing insights and priorities of our new administration and outlining the future stance of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on critical issues.
13 million visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022.
MMIW: Ruby Sky Montelongo
Ruby Sky Montelongo, a 16-year-old member of the EBCI, was found beaten to death in April 2023. Her uncle, Gerald “Lij” Britton, discovered her body in a field in Mendocino County, Calif.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Vax for Cash Lottery Winners for Nov. 2
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 1st quarter 2021-22
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 1st quarter 2021-22
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
ON THE SIDELINES: Cooperation is needed to solve charter school situation
For years, schools in the 1A division of NCHSAA (N.C. High School Athletic Association) have had to play against non-traditional schools (charter schools, prep, etc.) who are able to garner players from all over, not just their geographic area like other schools.
COMMENTARY: The right stuff
What am I entitled to? As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, I should get some stuff. How about you? Don’t you think we should be getting more?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is winning…first, in the secret place
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read: James 4:7-10; Matthew 6:6 God is winning entire generations of people. We’re watching as God begins to do a mighty work. My wife, Cassie, came in...
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: Millie Emryn Adkins
Infant Millie Emryn Adkins, passed away, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva N.C. Millie enjoyed her snuggles with mommy and daddy and loved her bubba’s kisses.
OBITUARY: Adrian A. Arch
Adrian A. Arch, age 67, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Frances Elizabeth Sequoyah
Frances Elizabeth Sequoyah, age 64, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls and their Lil’ Nemesisters benefit rummage sale
Sept. 20 from 8am – 1:30pm at the Swain County Recreation Center located on West Deep Creek Road. The sale will benefit the Cherokee Children’s Home and the Hawthorne Heights Teen Center.
Ginseng Seminars
Sept. 17 from 2-4pm at the Swain Extension Center Room 114 and Sept. 18 from 6-8pm at the Jackson Extension Center Room 234. These free seminars are for homeowners desiring to grow “sang”. Topics covered will be: state regulations for growing and hunting “sang”,...
Last Day Revival at Cherokee Church of God
Sept. 7-13 at the Cherokee Church of God on Soco Road. Sunday morning at 11am, Sunday evening at 6pm, Monday – Saturday at 7pm nightly. There will also be a session Monday – Saturday at 10am. Dr. Avind D’Silva, a native of India, will be preaching. Soul Vision...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OICA to feature photographs by Anna Fariello
The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) will be featuring an exhibition of photographs in OICA Gallery during the month of January by author Anna Fariello.
Cherokee resident blends folk, electronics and hip-hop on sophomore release
Multi-talented multi-hyphenate Honey Dawn Karima, of Cherokee, takes her lovely voice in some bold and unexpected new directions on her sophomore release as a recording artist, The Desire of Nations.
Sara Evans tickets on sale Friday
Country music star Sara Evans will play the Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Dec. 16.
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