NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Stop stacking: When a rock is more than a rock
In the heart of downtown Cherokee lies the Oconaluftee Island Park. Along the riverbanks, park visitors frequently build wading pools and stack rocks out of the water. These rock structures may seem harmless, but their environmental impact can’t be ignored.
New Kituwah Academy-Elementary earns Cognia Reaccreditation
New Kituwah Academy-Elementary announced today that it has earned Cognia® Reaccreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
MMIW: Magdalene “Maggie” Calhoun-Bowman
Magdalene “Maggie” Calhoun-Bowman was 48 years old when her partial remains were found under a peacoat and leaves in the winter of 2006. Maggie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Her sister, Bernice Bottchenbaugh, says her and Maggie were so close, people thought they were twins.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Superintendent Cassius Cash receives Walter T. Cox Award for Conservation Leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Friday, Nov. 12 that Superintendent Cassius Cash was recently awarded the Walter T. Cox Award for conservation excellence by the Clemson University Institute for Parks.
Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start staff completes COSP training
To develop staff’s skills and abilities in attachment and bonding, QBHSEHS has embarked on a training investment to support trauma informed care and cultivate skills to achieve these outcomes.
Vax for Cash Lottery Winners for Nov. 2
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are we ready yet?
In Psalm 91, we are to submit to God, submit to the Lord yield to Him, draw nigh (draw closer to Him), honor Him and He will honor the one honoring Him, cleanse the heart, purify the heart. As it tells us in Psalm 91, it is in the secret place, that His secrets are revealed.
COMMENTARY: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
In looking at our candidates for elected office, the thought of those lucky pieces and marriage popped into my head. In many ways, our elections are about who we will be married to for the next two to four years.
Speaking of Faith: What is the fire of revival?
“Does anyone know what will happen when a revival fire or any fire starts burning?”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Coach Mintz, several Lady Braves receive conference honors
Chris Mintz, Cherokee Lady Braves head basketball coach, was named co-Big Smoky Mountain Conference Coach of the Year along with Murphy’s Ray Gutierrez.
Download NAYO Basketball Tournament registration and information
Download NAYO Basketball Tournament registration and information
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rebecca Ensley Butler
Rebecca Ensley Butler, known to everyone as Becky, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
OBITUARY: Oscar “Coss” Hicks Jr.
Oscar “Coss” Hicks Jr., age 73, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving Family on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Coss was the son of the late Oscar Hicks Sr. and Rachel Long Hicks.
OBITUARY: Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv
Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv, age 23, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at Solace Care Partners Hospice in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, March 31, 2023 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to sponsor political debates for congressional and statehouse races
Candidates vying for elected office in three races to be decided by Western North Carolina voters in November have agreed to take part in a series of debates sponsored by Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and Department of Political Science and Public Affairs.
Constitution Committee seeking comments
The EBCI Constitution Committee is seeking comments on the progress they are making as they prepare the document. A website has been established https://aroneach.wix.com/cherokeeconstitution where documents are uploaded regularly as the Committee works on various...
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 8-10
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 8-10
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
Fill ‘er Up: A review of Spirit Car
Book Review of “Spirit Car”
Wise Words: A review of Indian Spirit:Revised and Enlarged
Book Review of “Indian Spirit: Revised and Enlarged”
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