NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug bust during probation check
Officers with the Cherokee Indian Police Department conducted a probation check off of Long Branch Road on Friday, June 16.
CCS School Board reviews coaching contracts
Much of the School Board’s open discussion at the meeting on Monday, June 19 revolved around contract renewals for coaches at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS). There were several other personnel items passed as well, but none of those prompted open discussion.
The Comedy Zone coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, will welcome The Comedy Zone to its roster of highly acclaimed entertainment venues. Slated to open this summer, The Comedy Zone will host top-notch comedians and some of the hottest stand-up performers on the stage.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: W-4, What for?
My employer made me fill out a new W-4 form this year.
Anigiduwagi iyunadvnedi (Kituwah Ways) Program launches
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute has announced the launch of a new pilot program for alumni of the Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership Program. Ten Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership Program alumni were selected through an application and interview process to participate in this year-long program, which began in October 2020 and runs through September 2021.
WCU to have in-person commencement ceremonies this spring
After a series of virtual commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19 in 2020, Western Carolina University will resume modified, in-person commencement activities this spring for the class of 2021.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Happy with the status quo?
Do you think we have a perfect system of governance with the best leadership we could possibly have? To hear some voices in the community, the answer to that question would be a resounding “no”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A true-life story…lessons learned
Rev. Tim Dove, Pastor, of The Dove Christian Center Church, Bryson City, has been a best friend of mine for many, many years. We were more like brothers.
COMMENTARY: Coming to terms with terms
We are scheduled to decide, through referendum, whether we want to have our elected officials subject to term limits in the upcoming tribal elections (September 2023). While that seems like a long time away, it really isn’t. In fact, the election year begins only a few months from now.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
RUNNING: Tribal members conquer Emerald Isle, continue to spread positive message
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well-represented at a recent running event on the coast. The Emerald Isle race was held on Saturday, March 10 and included a marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lambert G. Wilson
Lambert G. Wilson, 68, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord tragically on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
OBITUARIES: Regina Watty
Regina Watty, age 54, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Jon Tanoli Jessan George
Jon Tanoli Jessan George, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Benefit for Jerry Sherrill
Aug. 22 at Acquoni Baptist Church. Call-ins at 10:30am, service starts at 11am. $8 for Bean Bread, Pork Chop, Cabbage, Fatback, drink. Info: 788-1885
Paula Nelson to be featured at SeptemberFest
The Daydreamz Project is sponsoring the first annual SeptemberFest event at the Green Thumb Garden in back of the Old Armory building in Frog Level in Waynesville on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-5pm, and EBCI tribal member Paula Nelson is one of the featured performers....
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
EBCI artists to pair with New England Artists in New Program
The New England Foundation for the Arts’ Native Arts program has a Native artist-exchange, pairing Native artists from New England with artists from the Eastern Band of Cherokee.
Writers and Artists Wanted for Publication
Faolan Grady, an EBCI tribal member of the Yellowhill Community, is calling for short stories, poetry, essays, and artwork (including photography) submissions for a literary magazine that he will assemble for publication at Warren Wilson College.
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.
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