NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Fallen
For many of us who have lost family members in the horrors of war, remembrance is not easy, and it is painful.
EBCI Higher Education Program launching Student Portal
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Higher Education Program have announced the official launch date of the new Higher Education Student Portal which will go live on Saturday, June 1.
Sex trafficking survivor shares story of healing and hope
Lisa Dugan lives in Tsisgwohi (Birdtown) with her dog, Violet, where she is in a new stage of healing from her experiences in sex trafficking and domestic violence.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle capitalizing on momentum
Fresh off winning the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary award, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle looks to build on her success.
Tribal member to serve as a delegate to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Seshadri Pratama, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders on March 26-27, 2022.
OBITUARY: Jim Allison
Jim Allison, 74, of the Wolfetown Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day 2023
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continuation… Read Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-20; John 20:12, 18-23 “I got so excited, because here’s what He said.” Pastor Tim explained. “His hand is not short...
Commentary: Speaking of trash
I noticed there is a balloon release planned at the Elders’ Walk. Seeing a balloon release is a beautiful sight. However, it is harmful for our environment. Have you ever thought about where the remnants of those balloons end up? I can guarantee that the balloons do not find a trash can to put themselves into.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day, 2023
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continuation… Read: Matthew 28: 1-10; Mark 16:1-20; John 20:12, 18-23 “I know there has already been a long night ahead of someone, but I also know that in...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Hundreds brave rain for Cherokee harvest race
Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers braved cold, driving rain to participate in the Cherokee Harvest 5K and Half Marathon on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 20.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS boys, girls take second in Conference Championship
What started as a rainy, gloomy morning ended up as a sunny day full of wondrous clouds over the Cherokee Central Schools as they hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference cross country championship on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 17. Cherokee Middle School’s boys and girls teams both took second place in their respective team events.
BOXING: Bahe qualifies for shot to make USA Jr. Olympic team
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, has qualified for the USA Boxing Elite & Youth National Championships at Salt Lake City, Utah on Dec. 2-8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Alice Bradley
Mary Alice Bradley, 67, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
OBITUARY: Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman
Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman, age 68, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell
Gary Jay Shell, 33, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Meroney George Shell of Cherokee and Agnes Ann Tooni and her husband Rick Larch of Cherokee.
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
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.
Pendergraft recognized for role of ‘Alice’
Neosha Pendergraft, an EBCI tribal member, received an annual Rubye Award from Encore! Theatre Production Company in Tulsa, Okla. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
OICA and SCC Heritage Arts offering fall evening classes
For more information or to register for any of these classes at the Oconaluftee Institute of Cultural Arts (OICA) or Southwestern Community College (SCC), contact Jeff Marley 497-3945 or j_marley@southwesterncc,edu. Intro to Printmaking: In this two and a half...
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