NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Brady sentenced to prison on arson conviction
James Ralph Brady, 55, of Cherokee, N.C. was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday, Jan. 26 followed by five years of supervised release for the arson of a home that caused approximately $10,000 in damage, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. In addition to the prison term imposed, Brady was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution.
Cherokee Police Commission meets for first time in 2023
The Cherokee Police Commission met on Thursday, Jan. 19 to address items at the turn of the year and any ongoings issues involving the police department.
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member wins award as part of Duke’s Alpha Pi Omega sorority
Scarlett Guy, an evolutionary anthropology junior from Cherokee, was named Honeycomb of the Year.
Cherokee Elk Study shows importance to Appalachian community and economy
he Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and survey research firm Responsive Management recently released the results of an economic analysis showing that the presence of elk is important to the southern Appalachian community and...
Park celebrates 2019 Employee of the Year
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced recently that Steve Spanyer was chosen as the 2019 Employee of the Year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What are we going to do?
As we conclude Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to talk about a subject that most folks are either repulsed by or don’t want to think about at all – the abusers, the perpetrators of domestic violence. After all, over this past month, we have talked about the heartache and physical pain these people inflict on others. Some of the stories of domestic violence are painful and horrifying.
COMMENTARY: Kids pay the price
We have been talking about domestic violence because this is the month set aside to place focus on the issue. We have discussed elder and spousal abuse. But those are not the only sufferers from this societal challenge.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is worthy of all praise
Read Matthew 28:17-20; Hebrews 2:1,17; Acts 1:8; Psalm 8:6
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Cherokee on to state title game; Braves best Mountaineers in regional final
For the first time in 39 years, Cherokee (13-1) will be playing for a shot at a state football title.
ON THE SIDELINES: The Braves embody team unity
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF take a lot of photos on the sidelines of games each season, but every now and then one of my photos really strikes me. After the Braves vs Thomas Jefferson game on Friday, Nov. 24, I took a...
VOLLEYBALL: Maney named Honorable Mention All-Conference
Jordan Maney, a senior member of the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity volleyball team, has been named Honorable Mention All-Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Samuel L. Lambert
Samuel L. Lambert, age 88, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Joseph G. Lambert and Louisa Goforth Lambert.
OBITUARY: Walter Lewis Farmer
Walter Lewis Farmer, age 93, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly at Mission Hospital on Friday, May 20, 2022.
OBITUARY: Dewey Cochran
Dewey Cochran, 77, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran.
HAPPENINGS
Centennial Celebration of North Carolina Cooperative Extension
July 31 from 11am – 2pm at the EBCI Cooperative Extension office. Info: Lavita Lambert 554-6939, lavilamb@nc-cherokee.com
Benefit Breakfast
July 18 at 7am at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Money raised will be used to purchase a new funeral tent. $5/plate for biscuits and gravy, bacon or sausage, eggs, and milk or juice.
Park to host Birds of Prey event
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a special birds of prey program by Doris Mager on Friday, July 25 at 10a.m. The program will be on the porch of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Known as “The Eagle Lady”, Mager has been working with raptors for over 35...
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