NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board reviews public health vending machines
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held its final meeting of the year this past Monday, Dec. 5.
Chief Sneed: All three Cherokee tribes should have Congressional delegate representation
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives that was promised in the Treaty of New Echota in 1835. Richard G. Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), thinks that all three federally recognized Cherokee tribes should be represented by a delegate or delegates in Congress.
Taylor has restrictions lifted; trial date confirmed
Former Tribal Council member Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his final pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Tribal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member to model in New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week will tentatively be held in September, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be one of the models participating.
“EBCI Strong” shirts making a statement and helping local food pantries
One Cherokee business is making t-shirts that are making a positive statement and helping local food pantries during the quarantine time of COVID-19.
Red Cross partnering with Wolftown Community Club on Blood Drive
Amid closures and cancellations due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), blood donations in the region have declined dramatically.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Battle of the Paradigms
Not long ago, I had a supervisor tell me that I seemed to be trying to portray myself as smarter than I really was. During one evaluation session, this supervisor said there were those who thought I did exemplary work, but as for this supervisor, they “just didn’t see it”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Supernatural, is our good God!
“God is not done with me, yet” Jeffrey McKinney, assured the congregation.
COMMENTARY: Cultural confusion
Many years ago, based on the Folkmoot model, the EBCI Travel and Promotion office put on a festival, aptly named Festival of Native Peoples.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Blue-White Game rosters announced
The rosters for the annual Blue-White All-Star games have been set.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in Franklin Invitational
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams participated in the Franklin Invitational meet at Franklin High School on Thursday, March 2.
BASKETBALL: Brown battles back from injury for successful season
Basketball great and North Carolina native Michael Jordan once said, “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.”
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Vivian West Solis
Vivian West Solis, age 59, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva West.
OBITUARY: Ronnie Steven Swisher
Ronnie Steven Swisher passed away on Friday, Feb. 4.
OBITUARY: Charlie Toineeta
Charlie Toineeta, 71, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Dock Dogs event flyer
Memorial Gathering to Remember Jean Armachain Sills
June 28 from 5-7pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. Ray Kinsland, a special friend of Jean’s, will be the guest speaker. The Old Antioch and Lane Smoker gospel groups will be singing. Afterwards, the floor will be open for friends and relatives to share memories of Jean,...
Registration available for WCU’s annual Dulcimer U Summer Week
Registration is ongoing for Western Carolina University’s 15th annual Dulcimer U Summer Week, a gathering that brings mountain dulcimer virtuosos and students to the WCU campus in Cullowhee for six days of classes and concerts.
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