NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Scare-O-Kee planning is in full swing
The Scare-O-Kee planning committee, headed up by Mollie Grant, met again on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to continue preparations. Several entities participated in the meeting including the Cherokee Indian Police Department, EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Emergency Services, EBCI Facilities Management, EBCI Communications, EBCI Destination Marketing, and the Cherokee Water and Sewer Department.
Cherokee Tribal Foods Distribution & Tribal Cannery Center opens officially
A ribbon was cut to open officially the Cherokee Tribal Foods Distribution & Tribal Cannery Center in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Jackson County announces 2022 Visitor Impact
Ideally situated in the western North Carolina mountains and comprised of the distinctive towns of Cashiers, Sylva, Dillsboro and Cherokee, Jackson County announced on Friday, Aug. 25 an increase of 3.5 percent in visitor spending during 2022. Domestic and international visitors to and within Jackson County spent $452.57 million last year, up from $437.41 million in 2021.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
As Dr. Per Cap: Worst investment ever
You once wrote that the most lucrative investment you ever made was a trade for a valuable hockey card at 12-years-old.
Dedication to Community: Officer Queen and the NRE K-9 Unit
When Officer Rick Queen first set eyes on a gaunt and abandoned puppy, all he could do was hope.
Shroom education: EBCI Cooperative Extension teaches mushroom growing class
Over the past two weeks the Cooperative Extension office in Cherokee has been offering classes on mushroom growing.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The community wants your best.
At our next tribal election, you will be making a decision that will affect how we are governed. You might say that we do that every election and to a certain extent, you would be right. Deciding who will sit in the seats of power is a decision that has lasting impact on our community.
COMMENTARY: What’s in a name? We should be the Eastern Cherokee Nation
Allow me to propose an idea…I’ve thought a lot about the history of our Tribe and our joint history with the other two Cherokee Tribes and feel like the name that we ultimately adopted (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is not truly who we are.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does God have planned?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued from last week…Read Acts 16: 16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. There is a God in Heaven Who knows how to keep and preserve those He loves, those whom...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Listen to Patrick Not Star and be glad you played
I always hope athletes, from pee wees to pros, have fun when they play.
BASKETBALL: Coach Hogner, several Braves receive conference honors
First-year Braves head coach Aaron Hogner coached his team to a regular season conference title as well as a conference tournament championship.
BASKETBALL: Murphy tops Lady Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-7) finished their 2017-18 season with a 55-32 loss at Murphy in the 1A West regional semifinals on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kendra Noel Curtice
Kendra Noel Curtice, age 28, the most loving devoted mother of Lily Louise, Bailee Brooke, and Sadie Sue, and husband, Adam Prather, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25.
OBITUARY: Tommy Vaughn Huskey
Tommy Vaughn Huskey, 55, of Bryson City, was carried home unexpectedly to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
OBITUARY: Jonah Wolfe
Jonah Wolfe, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Veterans Employment Consultant to visit Cherokee
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library from 10am – 2pm. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to...
Learn “How to Start a Business” at SCC this fall
Over the approaching weeks and months, Southwestern Community College will offer several free opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a class entitled “How to Start a Business.”
Raymond Jackson and Furman Wilson Memorial Brush Arbor Gospel Singing
Aug. 22-23 at 7pm at the Singing Grounds in Snowbird past the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center. Featured singers include: Walking By Faith (NC), Old path Quartet (Ga.), Styles Family (NC), Wilson Family (NC), Shining Pathway Qt. (NC), Cougnell Family (NC), Welch...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Donation establishes the Nation’s First 24-Hour Native American TV Channel
A $6 million donation by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will allow San Bernardino-based KVCR Television to launch the nation’s first 24-hour Native American television channel, tribal leaders and the station announced on Wednesday, June 16.
Protection for Indian Artists Seminar planned (corrected release)
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), U.S. Department of the Interior, in collaboration with the Cherokee Nation, will host a free seminar, Promote and Protect Your Authentic Indian Art and Craftwork, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex, Osiyo Training Room, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Open Air Market to start Next Weekend
The Cherokee Culture-Agriculture Market featuring “Handmade, Homemade, Homegrown” items will start on Saturday, June 26 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
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