NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New Cherokee Royalty crowned for 2023-24
The new Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Cherokee were crowned at the 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair in the long-awaited return of pageants at the Fair.
Museum changing name, branding, and moving forward
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has changed its name and branding and is looking to further expand its mission of educating people. Announced officially on Tuesday, Oct. 3 during the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade, the new name of the facility will be the Museum of the Cherokee People – but, there’s more to it than that.
Veterans honored at 111th Cherokee Indian Fair
Veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces were honored during activities at the 111th Cherokee Indian Fair in Cherokee, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 6. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Veterans Honor Day event began with a Veteran’s Walk followed by a luncheon and an honoring program.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Shalyn Barker earns Park Scholarship
Cherokee High School (CHS) senior Shalyn Barker has been awarded the Park Scholarship, a four-year scholarship to North Carolina State University.
Cherokee High School Academic Awards 2020-2021
Cherokee High School Academic Awards 2020-2021
From The People marketplace offering virtual help to Native artists, vendors
Many businesses felt the pain in 2020 due to the numerous shut-downs and cancelled events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that was hit especially hard was Native American artists and vendors, and From The People, an online community, was formed to try to lessen those pains.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Growing in the spirit…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Colossians 1:9-10 We, as believers, are to not only live, but to live in the Realm of the Spirit. The fact is we are not just human beings, we are living...
COMMENTARY: Why are we so quiet?
No constitution. No census. No civil rights. And I guess a bigger question is “Why are we silent?”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The testing of our faith comes…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 12:1-6 The Lord is good to us. Our new carpet is going down this week, and I appreciate your enthusiasm this morning. Praise the Name of the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Braves in season opener
The Cherokee JV Braves averaged 1 yard per offensive play in a season-opening loss to the Robbinsville JV Black Knights at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS hosts Cross Country Invitational
Following are the results from the Cherokee Middle School XC Invitational held on Thursday, Sept. 6:
FOOTBALL: Braves double Blues on rainy night
For such a wet and rainy night, Cherokee (2-1) and Asheville School (2-1) surely put up some big offensive numbers.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Tommy McMillan
Tommy McMillan, 68, of Bryson City passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan.
OBITUARY: Troy James Crowe
Troy James Crowe, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., went to his heavenly home at his residence on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
OBITUARY: Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith, age 30, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. He is the son of Greg Smith and the late Charlene Enoah.
HAPPENINGS
N.C. Voter Registration info
Following is information on how you can register to vote in the upcoming State of North Carolina General Election.
Telling Great Stories to Advance Your Cause seminar
Sept. 17 from 10am – 4pm in the Saunooke Room (3rd floor) of the Cherokee Fairfield Inn & Suites. Gain a new understanding of message and brand development as a foundation for storytelling. Hone your ability to craft a basic organizational story. Learn how to...
Yard Sale on Sept. 4-5
Sept. 4-5 at 7am both days at 136 Lambert Branch Road behind Paul’s Diner (US441N). Turn between Paul’s Diner and Dairy Queen, first driveway on right.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art League of the Smokies to host Watercolor Canvas discussion
By EUGENIA L. JOHNSON The next Art League of the Smokies meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7, at 6:15 pm at Swain County Center for the Arts. The DVD “Secrets of Painting on Watercolor Canvas,” with Tom Lynch will be shown. On this 50 minute DVD Tom Lynch...
Grant develops new stone carving medium
John Grant is an Air Force veteran and has been a police officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and a gaming host at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel. But, one thing the EBCI tribal member has always been is an artist.
Submit Artwork for 9-Week Community Art Exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts
Local artists and artisans in Swain and surrounding counties are invited to submit up to 4 original works of art for the annual community art exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts.
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