NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Post 143 hosts a Veteran’s Honoring Ceremony at Cherokee Indian Fair
Reuben Taylor, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a decorated World War II veteran, saluted as the colors of the EBCI and the United States of America were presented.
Cherokee man sentenced to 14 years for second degree murder in Indian Country
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder was sentenced to 168 months in prison on Monday, Oct. 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Valley River Casino announces $275 million expansion
Just one day after celebrating the seventh anniversary of the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, leaders broke ground on a $275 million expansion project that will evolve the property.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI freshman college students facing challenges amid COVID-19
High school graduations, in whatever form they took, are over and recent graduates are now looking at a whole new set of challenges as they prepare to enter college this fall.
Tribal member wins award as part of Duke’s Alpha Pi Omega sorority
Scarlett Guy, an evolutionary anthropology junior from Cherokee, was named Honeycomb of the Year.
Cherokee Elk Study shows importance to Appalachian community and economy
he Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and survey research firm Responsive Management recently released the results of an economic analysis showing that the presence of elk is important to the southern Appalachian community and...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Bearing much fruit…
“Go back to Isaiah, yes, and we see this is the Day. We see what happens on Day One of the first year, Year Two and then in Year Three, we see it is where we will reap what has been sown by us.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change by growing in faith
“If a person is having problems loving their enemies, something’s not right. When one gets cut off in traffic, one doesn’t have to like that, but neither should they act a fool. Is it possible not to be like that? If one is rooted in the right place the fruit will work itself out. How can that happen? Look at one’s neighbor and say, he doesn’t always get it right, but he’s getting better and better.
COMMENTARY: Buying love
I spent 27 years of my life with dogs. I mean, I had dogs before, and a couple of cats, but the dogs and cats before adulthood, and my pets were really my mother’s responsibility along with me. I wasn’t primary caretaker then. I was as dependent for my life as the pets were. Mom let me say that they were my pets, but the reality was that they were her pets.
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: Donald Bernard “Don” Lambert
Donald Bernard “Don” Lambert, 82, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 11, 2022 in Lexington, Ky. He was born in Cherokee on March 12, 1939.
OBITUARY: Samuel L. Lambert
Samuel L. Lambert, age 88, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Joseph G. Lambert and Louisa Goforth Lambert.
OBITUARY: Walter Lewis Farmer
Walter Lewis Farmer, age 93, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly at Mission Hospital on Friday, May 20, 2022.
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
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.
NAFOA Request for Native American Artwork Submissions
The Native American Finance Officers Association is seeking art submissions for their upcoming conference.
Litefoot expands Brand
The year 2010 has been a busy one for hip hop artist/entrepreneur/motivational speaker/actor Litefoot who is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
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