NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unity and cooperation at forefront as EBCI tribal leaders take oath of office
Principal Chief Michell Hicks spoke of a commitment to service and unity for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as he addressed hundreds prior to being sworn in for his fourth term.
Interior Department launches effort to preserve Federal Indian Boarding School oral history
The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26 the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system.
Earthworks in Ohio designated as the Nation’s 25th World Heritage Site
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland applauded the decision on Tuesday, Sept. 19 by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to include on the World Heritage List Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a group of eight ancient earthwork sites in southern Ohio.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Thank you for support during illness
I just want to thank everyone for the love that has been shown to us while having COVID and sickness.
Painttown Gym and Community Center to be re-named in honor of Pam Taylor
The Painttown Gym and Community Center will be re-named in honor of the late Pam Taylor who dedicated her life to Cherokee youth.
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: One’s testimony can ignite a revival
Paul and Silas are walking the land. They’re doing the work that they were called to do, watching over the the flock and planting churches. They were also setting demon possessed people free. That’s what actually gets them into trouble.
COMMENTARY: All over the road
I don’t like sloppy drivers. I confess that from time to time, I am a sloppy driver too. But I do my best to not be one. But carelessness will hit you in the moments when you are most relaxed or distracted.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The remedy is to rest in God
What is the remedy for the breaking of chains? For the breaking out of stagnant routines? Is it prayers? Does one get up and try to continue anyway? Is it fasting? We need a revival of hearts and we need to be “hungry” for His purpose in our lives.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Coach Briggs named co-SMC Coach of the Year, numerous players named All-Conference
Just days after claiming its first-ever state football title, accolades began flowing in for the Cherokee Braves football team.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee fans won’t get a ring, but they deserve one
All season long, the Braves have been supported by some of the most loyal fans in high school sports – anywhere!
FOOTBALL: BRAVES WIN STATE TITLE
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could keep the Braves from their appointed round of picking up their first state title this weekend.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard James McCoy
Richard James McCoy, 77, also known as “Greasy”, of the Birdtown Community, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Rosalie M. Lopez
Rosalie M. Lopez, age 48, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in the Big Cove community on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
OBITUARY: Edna Earl Johnson-Carrol
Edna Earl Johnson-Carrol, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie “Cool Breeze” Carroll; daughter, Lasheena Carroll-Wollen (Wesley); one grandchild and her dog, Bear. Edna was preceded in death...
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Indian Hospital welcomes the community to sell at its Farmer’s Market
The Farmer's Market, which has been in existence for three years, is sponsored by the Green Hospital Committee and is funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. Vendors may sell flowers, herbs, plants, produce, seeds, seedlings, home canned foods, or prepared...
2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Meeting
July 14 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Lobby.
Movies on Fracking
The Swain County Coalition Against Fracking will be presenting a series of educational movies on the dangers of hydraulic fracturing. The first movie, Gasland 1, will be screened at the Swain Center for Performing Arts (Swain High School) on Thursday, July 24 at 7 pm....
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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