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
Grandfather Buzzard soars at Cherokee Indian Hospital
In 2015, the Cherokee Indian Hospital opened the doors to a new state-of-the art facility designed specifically to reduce stigma and create a warm, comfortable atmosphere for patients.
Thank you from the family of Elliot French
An appreciation and many thanks to those of you who came to visit both Stephanie’s family and Marilyn’s family during the loss of our Elliott (SEYMOUR) French.
Bradley receives award from National Indian Health Board
A health official with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been recognized for her work by a national agency.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Travelers expect to be catered to, not dictated to.
We are a proud people with a strong culture. Our history is, well, ancient. It is our brand. It is who we are. The Cherokee as a race, as a people, are known, around the world.
COMMENTARY: Political Theatre
My kneejerk reaction to these 10 minutes of the workings of our government was that I wished that the Chairperson had a media panic button or kill switch to disable the cameras and audio. I was embarrassed for our Tribe.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The enemy’s focus…beware and be a courageously bold warrior
The Truth is, it’s the enemy’s focus on us in the Church that can highlight any problems we have seen lately.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts SMC Middle School Championship
Cherokee Middle School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Championship on Friday, April 27.
Georgia Swarm, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos renew deal
The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm announced on Wednesday, April 25 that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has renewed their co-presenting sponsorship of the Swarm for the next three seasons.
TRACK & FIELD: Swain County Invitational results
Swain County High School hosted the Swain County Invitational on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 18. A total of fifteen teams competed including: Cherokee, Andrews, Enka, Hayesville, Highlands, Hiwassee Dam, Murphy, Pisgah, Rabun Gap (Ga.), Robbinsville, Rosman, Smoky Mountain, Swain County, Tri-County Early College, and Tuscola.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Bee Jay Bigmeat
Bee Jay Bigmeat, 48, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 06, 2022 while residing at the Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley.
OBITUARY: Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell
Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell, age 42, of Mountain City, Ga., and formerly of Cherokee, was senselessly taken from her family and friends on the morning of Monday, May 16, 2022, one day prior to her 43rd birthday.
OBITUARY: Caroline Irene “Carolyn” Conseen-Smith
Caroline Irene “Carolyn” Conseen-Smith, 72, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2022 at her home in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Gadugi Ecology: Attention bear hunters
In an effort to better manage the black bear population on tribal lands, the EBCI Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management is giving away newly designed EBCI Black Bear Management Team hats to hunters who report harvest data and submit pre-molar teeth for...
Zion Hill Baptist Church 5th Sunday Singing
Aug. 31 at 2pm. The list of special singers includes: Redeemed, Snowbird Songbirds, The Lossiah Kids, God’s Children, and Sammi Leach.
7 Clans Rodeo flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Native Writers Workshop planned for Museum
Native American writers from the Southeast are invited to participate in the first-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering, to be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee.
New Documentary has Cherokee Influence
Whatever you think a documentary about the Blue Ridge Parkway would be – this probably isn’t what you would expect.
5th Annual Southeast Tribes Festival
Friday and Saturday September 17-18, 2010
Cherokee Fairgrounds
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