NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe arraigned on three felony charges
On the morning of Monday, Jan. 9, Wolftown Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe was arraigned on three felony charges following an incident that occurred this past weekend.
Cherokee School Board holds first meeting of 2023
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met for the first time this year on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Kayaker’s body recovered near The Sinks in the Park
Water level receded in the Little River overnight making it possible for National Park Service rangers to recover the body of 61-year-old Carl Keaney of Knoxville, Tenn.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Children’s Home grateful for playground addition
On the wall in her office, Monica Wildcatt has a “Dreams List” of all the things she’d like to see at the Cherokee Children’s Home.
Cherokee Studies Program’s endowed scholarship renamed for T.J. Holland
The Cherokee Studies Program at Western Carolina University will rename its endowed scholarship in memory of T.J. Holland, an alumnus and lifelong leader in the community and Cherokee cultural preservation and revitalization who died recently.
Thank you from the family of Vaughn F. Smith
The family of the Late Vaughn F. Smith wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbors who assisted with his services. Thank you for your words of comfort, flowers, and food. A special thanks to Big Cove Pentecostal Church, Big...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Give to us wisdom for soul winning (Continued)
“What has started off as a seed planted here will be a growing tree by the end of the year. I have seen in the Spirit and have shared with you for years, there will come a day when you have to be here an hour earlier, or you may not be able to get through the door, Amen.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: He has already equipped each one
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church When you say, “I’m little. I don’t know enough. I don’t know a lot.” With your permission, God can still use what He has already given you. Choosing to...
COMMENTARY: Tiptoeing through banishments
During Budget Council on Feb. 1, Tribal Council engaged in a discussion of banishment law. They talked about how hard it would be to banish a tribal member because, in our Cherokee Code, it has been made clear that any tribal member permanently banished by Tribal Council will also be disenrolled. Some have stated that they “just couldn’t bring themselves to remove someone from membership in the Tribe.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners complete grueling races
Several members of the Cherokee Runners have completed grueling races in the past month.
ON THE SIDELINES: How about an alumni weekend?
Yesterday, I covered one of the most enjoyable games all year as the first annual CHS Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: First Lady Braves Alumni game held
The stands were not full, but the building was full of enthusiasm, nostalgia, and fun as the first annual Cherokee Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held on the afternoon of Saturday, March 24 in the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel
Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel, 35, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Helen Groenewold of Cherokee and the late Joshua Squirrel, Jr.
OBITUARY: Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick)
Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick), age 54, born April 11, 1968, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
OBITUARY: Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney
Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney, age 60, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Soccer season cancelled
Per the Cherokee Central Schools Athletic Department, the boys soccer season has been cancelled.
40th Anniversary Conference International Indian Treaty Council flyer
WCU to host Constitution Day panel discussion Sept. 17
The Western Carolina University Public Policy Institute will host a panel discussion titled “Are Two Better than One? Comparing our Rights (and Responsibilities) under the North Carolina and United States Constitutions” on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Area Band wins “Last Band Standing” contest
Area band Big House Radio recently won the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by WNC Magazine and the Orange Peel.
NACF announces Grants for Native Artists
A new foundation dedicated to Native American art and culture wants to help artists and communities by offering grants in three areas.
Tribal Member participates in Congressional Art Competition
Madison Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the festivities for the 29th Annual Congressional Art Competition held on Thursday, June 17.
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