NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
American Chestnut Foundation to discontinue Darling 58 American Chestnut
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) announced Friday, Dec. 8 that it will discontinue its development of the Darling 58 American Chestnut due to significant performance limitations that, from TACF’s perspective, make it unsuitable as a restoration tree. Likewise, TACF is also withdrawing its support for several pending regulatory petitions that would authorize distribution of transgenic Darling trees outside permitted research plots.
The fire is burning: Sacred Fire Courtyard dedicated at Cherokee Indian Hospital
The Sacred Fire Courtyard, designed to look like a Cherokee Stomp Dance Ground, was dedicated at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 8.
President Biden speaks at White House Tribal Nations Summit
The following is a transcript of U.S. President Biden’s remarks at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
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: Why are we so quiet?
No constitution. No census. No civil rights. And I guess a bigger question is “Why are we silent?”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The testing of our faith comes…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 12:1-6 The Lord is good to us. Our new carpet is going down this week, and I appreciate your enthusiasm this morning. Praise the Name of the...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Receive your own download…
“Father, I pray You would just open the Scriptures up to us in our hearing, that You, Holy Spirit, would open up our understanding to every person to receive a download from You today.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
ON THE SIDELINES: I’m ok with imperfections in officiating
There is hardly a game that goes by that I don’t take a photo of a play that would overturn an official’s call. No kidding, it happens just about every game.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top Swain in road games
For the second time in the regular season, Cherokee swept Swain County. In a road game on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Lady Braves (11-5) beat the Lady Maroon Devils by 30-points (75-45), and the Braves (12-3) followed suit with a 98-75 win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior)
With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you about the passing of Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior) at the age of 55.
OBITUARY: Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan
Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan, age 75, of the Painttown Community, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Daniel W. Rattler
Daniel W. Rattler, 87, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. A native of Graham County, Daniel was born on April 22, 1935, to the late George Rattler and Hattie Cornsilk Smoker Rattler.
HAPPENINGS
Food Stamps and Family & Children’s Medicaid
The Jackson and Swain County Departments of Social Services are once again taking applications at the BIA for Food Stamps and Family & Children’s Medicaid. Hours are Tuesdays from 7:30am – 4pm.
13th Annual Talking Trees Trout Derby facts and schedule
Pre-Registration for the event is on Friday, Aug. 1 from 10am – 6pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Children must be 3-11 years old to participate in the event Child must be present to register, no exceptions Parent/Guardian can complete registration form and...
Young Artist Showcase reception
Aug. 5 from 5-6pm at the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual. The Showcase is on display now at the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual in the gallery. Traditional basketry and pottery by local youth will be featured. Info: Heather Driver 554-5004
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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