NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Scare-okee is coming together
Scare-okee event manager Mollie Grant led the planning session on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center.
Meeting held to discuss new Constitution Committee
A public meeting was held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital’s Welch Top Conference Room to discuss the future of the Constitution Committee for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). An email was sent out suggesting the meeting was called to “collect notes to be presented”.
CCS School Board meets; Michael Stamper to be Tribal Council Liaison
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Oct. 16 in the Central Office Board Room.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: IIM accounts earn higher interest
Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing?
WCU honors former scholar Thomas Belt with doctorate of humane letters
Western Carolina University Board of Trustees awarded Cherokee scholar Thomas Belt with its highest honorary degree, doctorate of humane letters, as part of its commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 15.
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
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee athletes win titles at SMC Championship
The Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams came away with titles in several events as the school hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship on the sunny afternoon of Wednesday, May 2.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford
Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford, 65, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.
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
Tribal Member wins NAMMY
Bo Taylor was not at the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs) held recently at the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. But, his name was surely called.
Native Artist Fellowships available from IARC
The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers four artistin- residence fellowships annually to advance the work of mature and emerging Native artists.
New Releases on Canyon out of this World
Three new releases by Canyon Records rock the pow wow arena, those long highways on the way to the dance, your computer, and anywhere else you can listen to them. Bear Creek, Tha Tribe, and Cree Confederation are three of the top northern contemporary groups in the pow wow world today and they all deliver on new releases.
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