NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves September referendum vote on Constitution
Tears flowed and people exclaimed for joy as Tribal Council passed legislation approving a referendum on a proposed Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Native American Issues Subcommittee meets in Cherokee
This week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western Division of North Carolina hosted the annual meeting of the Native American Issues Subcommittee (NAIS) in Cherokee.
Cherokee Historical Association measuring its next steps
Very few industries took a bigger hit from the pandemic than entertainment, and the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) was no exception.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Remember the Remained riders to tour area Cherokee sites
The 2020 Remember the Removal riders were disappointed when the event, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma, was cancelled last month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Many Faces” mask exhibit opens at Museum of the Cherokee Indian
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, called “Many Faces”, features the ancient art of Cherokee mask making in a modern realm and will inform visitors of this art form still practiced by some artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
“Don’t talk, just act”: Cherokee High School holds modified graduation
With the motto of “Don’t talk, just act. Don’t say, just show. Don’t promise, just prove”; the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2020 walked across the stage and received their diplomas in a modified graduation on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The “Last Day’s” Church
As time keeps on progressing, we are to become ever more faithful and ‘sure-footed’ having read all our instructions given in His Word for our best understanding of what’s expected of each person in each “household of faith”.
COMMENTARY: Let me tell you what I have heard
Water coolers and coffee pots are congregational points for many in our community who work, attend meetings, or any other community gathering. It even works when we invite friends and family over to the dining room table to impart knowledge.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Thirsty? Come and drink…
“Thirsty? Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me!” Jesus shouted to the crowds on the last day of the Feast. “Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart,’” (John 7:37-38) (NLT).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.”
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz win top conference honors
For the second year in a row, Cherokee has taken home the top post-season honors in girls basketball in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annie Ramsey Young
Annie Ramsey Young, 60, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. A native and a lifelong resident of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Betty Arch Ramsey.
OBITUARY: Xavier James Squirrell
Xavier James Squirrell, age 23, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his residence in the Birdtown Community.
OBITUARY: James (Tim) Beck Sr.
James (Tim) Beck Sr., 89, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 26, 2022
HAPPENINGS
New summer hours for Cherokee Life Center as of June 16
Monday – Thursday: 5am – 8pm Friday – 5am – 6pm Saturday – 9am – 2pm
Park’s Look Rock Tower and Trail closed June 16-20
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the observation tower and access trail at Look Rock, located on the Foothills Parkway in Blount County, Tenn., will be closed to visitors from Monday, June16 to Friday, June 20. The closure is required for...
Fight Lab 39 MMA Event to be held at Harrah’s Cherokee
Fight night returns to Cherokee with Fight Lab 39. Featuring 10-12 action-packed, mixed martial Arts bouts, the Fight Lab MMA is renowned for their wall to wall aggression, action, gogo-dancing ring girls and unique form of entertainment. Whether you are a seasoned...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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