NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sam Owl settles in as chief executive officer of Kituwah, LLC
Sam Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), from Wayohi (Wolftown), is the new chief executive officer of Kituwah, LLC. Owl was on the Kituwah Economic Development Board (KEDB) since its inception. Owl succeeds Mark Hubble, who served as chief executive officer since the entity was formed in 2018.
Great Smoky Cannabis Company announces official grand opening
Qualla Enterprises, LLC, has announced the grand opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will occur on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
MMIW: Lively Crüe Colindres
Lively Crüe Colindres, an 8-month-old baby girl and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was murdered in February 2022.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member acts in “Reservation Dogs” and runs a business
The television series “Reservation Dogs”, being shown on Hulu, has taken the world by storm and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is among the cast.
EBCI Extension announces garden contest winners
The EBCI N.C. Cooperative Extension Office conducted its 2021 Annual Garden Judging Contest the second week of July this year.
Blues Traveler is heading to Cherokee
Famed blues rock outfit Blues Traveler will be making their way to Cherokee on Sept. 24 for a concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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...
COMMENTARY: Falling for you
As I grow older, getting my body to match some tasks has become more challenging and more hazardous. By no means do I feel old, and in many ways, I have the physicality and mentality of a younger person.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Georgia man wins “life-changing money” at Harrah’s Cherokee WSOP event
Adam Ross, of Roswell, Ga., won $295,970 at the recent World Series of Poker (WSOP) event at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
ON THE SIDELINES: New season, new team…let them play
The last time we saw the Cherokee Braves football team in action, they were hoisting a 1A state championship trophy in the air following a rainy, sleety, snowy game against North Duplin.
LACROSSE: Georgia Swarm players competing in 2018 World Championship
The 2018 FIL Men’s Lacrosse World Championship began Wednesday, July 11 in Netanya, Israel.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William Bird
William Bird, 58, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away peacefully, at Harris Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He loved being outdoors and being in the woods. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
OBITUARY: Thomas Nelson “Pop” Treadway
Thomas Nelson “Pop” Treadway, 84, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late James Nelson and Julia Lambert Treadway and husband of the late Ruth Treadway.
OBITUARY: Sherry Lynn (Calhoun) Crowe
Sherry Lynn (Calhoun) Crowe, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Agriculture Opportunity Fair
Sept. 11 from 11am – 1:30pm in the Yellowhill Activity Center. Information on loans, grants and cost-share programs for Cherokee families, farmers and land owners. Visit booths with information that could help expand an agriculture business or enterprise. Info:...
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...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Native Arts Foundation receives substantial Grant
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Washington, has awarded the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) a $225,000 grant for its project titled “Establish Development Program.”
Arneach speaks in Haywood County
Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach, Sr. gave a presentation in Haywood County on Sunday, Jan. 16.
OICA Students’ Work exhibited in Raleigh
Artwork from three Southwestern Community College students has been selected for display at the North Carolina Community College System Office in Raleigh.
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