NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council considers various referendum items
Tribal Council considered several pieces of legislation involving potential referendum items during its regular session on Thursday, June 1. One of those was passed, and the other two were tabled for further discussion.
Unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI Primary Election
Following are the unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Primary Election. Those candidates shown in bold advance to the September General Election.
Remembering the fallen: Cherokee holds Memorial Day Ceremony
A gentle breeze blew over the Cherokee Veterans Park as over 100 people gathered to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Memorial Day Ceremony on the morning of Monday, May 29.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Choices hosting Halloween virtual fun run/walk
Cherokee Choices is hosting a virtual fun run/walk to encourage community members to be active during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribal member named to Leadership Knoxville class of 2021
The 2021 Leadership Knoxville (LK) class consists of 54 outstanding individuals working to improve life in Knoxville, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is in that group.
Albert, Crowe included in SCC’s award-winning Project SEARCH
All six members of SCC Project SEARCH’s 2018-19 graduating class currently have jobs in the region, landing program leaders and coaches a nationwide “Employment Outcome Award.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lamb of Sacrifice Speaks
This week the Lord led me to the place of the first Passover in the Scriptures.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Seek Him; rest in His promises
“I came by today to say the Righteousness is Jesus. Hallelujah!
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Take time to rest, follow Him
“Grab your pens, your pencils, highlighters and that kind of thing. Let us just get ready today. We’ll be moving around a bit in your Bibles, to see what the Lord has for us today,” encouraged, Pastor Melton.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Post-season honors for Mintz much-deserved
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses or the problems of modern society.”
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Swain
Both Cherokee varsity basketball teams started the new year off right with home wins over rival Swain County on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee hosts Holidays on the Hardwood tourney
Cherokee High School hosted its annual Holidays on the Hardwood tournament in the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Stephany Dee Larch
Stephany Dee Larch, age 32, of Cherokee, passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
OBITUARY: Bee Jay Bigmeat
Bee Jay Bigmeat, 48, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 06, 2022 while residing at the Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley.
OBITUARY: Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell
Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell, age 42, of Mountain City, Ga., and formerly of Cherokee, was senselessly taken from her family and friends on the morning of Monday, May 16, 2022, one day prior to her 43rd birthday.
HAPPENINGS
Smokemont Revival and Homecoming
Aug. 4-9 at 7pm. The Homecoming will be Aug. 10 at 10am. Everyone is welcome.
Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Aug. 3 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. Free admission to the Museum from 12-5pm. Allen Fugate will be demonstrating silversmithing along with other Cherokee artisans demonstrating their skills. The 1809 Cherokee Blacksmith shop will be up and...
Benefit Dinner for Julie Maney
July 28 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Proceeds will help with travel expenses. $8 for chicken, cabbage, potatoes, fatback, bean bread, and drink.
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