NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe opens housing project in Whittier
Sixteen housing units opened on Lambert Wilson Way in Whittier, N.C. following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the warm afternoon of Wednesday, July 26. The units set on a 5.34 acre tract of land that is the site of the former Whittier School and are a project of the Cherokee Indian Housing Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Pride in product: Cherokee’s cannabis operation
The sun shines through the top of a greenhouse as a Cherokee agriculturist tends to his plants. James Bradley, cultivation manager at the cannabis farm operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in the Birdtown Community, planted the first seed at the operation and works hard to expand his own knowledge and skill in working with the plants.
Referendum on adult-use cannabis will be on September ballot
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will get to vote on whether or not to allow adult-use (sometimes referred to as recreational) cannabis on tribal lands.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Big Y takes top honor at EBCI Community Development Awards
The 2019-2020 EBCI Community Development Awards were given out at the recent Cherokee Community Club Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. The Gadugi Community of Distinction was awarded to the Big Y Community Club.
2020 EBCI Cooperative Extension Garden Contest winners
Following are the winners in this year’s EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Cooperative Extension Garden Contest:
Western Carolina University’s Digali’i names 2020-21 officers
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Digali’i, the Native American student organization on campus, has named its officers for the 2020-21 academic year
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
FOOTBALL: Braves get big win in season-opener
The Cherokee Braves (1-0) started their 2017 season in style with a big 36-10 win over the North Buncombe Black Hawks (0-1) on a warm, clear night for football on Friday, Aug. 18.
ON THE SIDELINES: Let’s hear a cheer for the cheerleaders
Well, the summer is winding down, and it’s time for fall sports – mainly football for me.
FOOTBALL: Braves open season at North Buncombe on Friday
The Cherokee Braves start their 2017 campaign at North Buncombe on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
EDITORIAL: Reclaim Kuwahi now
The area known of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). It is time to reclaim that original name.
OBITUARY: Florence L. Bradley
Florence L. Bradley, age 73, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Harris Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Andrew Jessen Bradley
Andrew Jessen Bradley, age 44, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Harris Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
George Lopez to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez's return to series...
Qualla Arts & Crafts Membership/Pot Luck meeting
July 10 at 5pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Members are invited to join them and bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Meat, bread, and drinks will be provided. Members will be voting on applicants from February and July. Info: 497-3103
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Tahnee Arkansas (flyer)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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