NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sylva man sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug charges
A Sylva man who arrived an hour late to court, appeared to nap through his trial, admitted to using methamphetamine and smoking marijuana during the three-days of proceedings, then attempted to bolt from the courtroom after jury members returned guilty...
“Hallowed ground”: Burgess-Oocumma Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery dedicated
A small plot of land in the Wolftown Community will serve as the final resting place for Cherokee veterans for generations to come, and it will be guarded by the memory of two Cherokee heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Interior Dept. takes steps to increase voter registration in Indigenous communities
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday, March 24 that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ron Porter gives everything he can
This year, Ron Porter made sure that Christmas came a week early in Cherokee.
Michael Yannette receives Frell Owl Award
An educator in his 33rd year of teaching received an award for those dedicated in service to Cherokee youth at the 33rd Annual Frell Owl Award Presentation.
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Situational awareness
Actions have consequences. One moment in life can affect the thousands of moments after it.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The atmosphere which attracts God…
God allows both good and bad times to come to everyone.
COMMENTARY: Just stop and watch
One of the great simple pleasures I get to enjoy on the Qualla Boundary is wildlife watching.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Straughan, Teesateskie hit 1,000 pt. milestone on same night
Two Cherokee varsity basketball players hit career milestones on the same evening. Holden Straughan, Braves senior, and Tori Teesateskie, Lady Braves junior, both scored the 1,000th point of their career during games against Andrews at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves beat Murphy, remain unbeaten in Conference
The Cherokee Braves (15-3), who have already clinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title, are still unbeaten in conference play as they beat Murphy 85-65 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves top Murphy, move into tie atop Conference
Before a packed house in the Charles George Memorial Arena, the Cherokee Lady Braves (13-5) topped Murphy (21-2) on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: Desiree Joyce George
Desiree Joyce “Desi” George, age 62, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins
Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins, 41, of Whittier, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1980 to Gail Ledford Johnson, who survives her.
OBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Bird
Carolyn Sue Bird, 62, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. She was born in Swain County on June 12, 1959 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives her.
HAPPENINGS
Trace Adkins to play Holiday show at Harrah’s Cherokee
Trace Adkins returns to Cherokee for a special holiday show featuring songs from The King's Gift, and other Christmas favorites. Trace Adkins' trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling over...
Cherokee Life Gyms, John A. Crowe Complex closed Aug. 19
All Cherokee Life Recreation Community Gyms and the John A. Crowe Complex will be closed today due to Emergency Management Training at the Birdtown Gym. If anyone has any questions or concerns they may call Tim Smith at (828) 736-0698. Cherokee Youth Football...
Quilt Discovery Evening set for Aug. 28 at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center
Local residents will have an opportunity to learn interesting and historical details about their family quilts as Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center sponsors Quilt Discovery Evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fill ‘er Up: A review of Spirit Car
Book Review of “Spirit Car”
Wise Words: A review of Indian Spirit:Revised and Enlarged
Book Review of “Indian Spirit: Revised and Enlarged”
Starry-Eyed: A review of Taxicab to the Stars
Book Review of “Taxicab to the Stars”
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