NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
13 million visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022.
MMIW: Ruby Sky Montelongo
Ruby Sky Montelongo, a 16-year-old member of the EBCI, was found beaten to death in April 2023. Her uncle, Gerald “Lij” Britton, discovered her body in a field in Mendocino County, Calif.
Allen appointed as new Jackson County Board of Elections director of elections
The Jackson County Board of Elections has announced the appointment of Amanda Allen as the new director of elections effective Monday, Feb. 26. The decision to appoint Allen was a unanimous decision of the Board.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Story Contest winners
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Story Contest winners
Grandfather Buzzard soars at Cherokee Indian Hospital
In 2015, the Cherokee Indian Hospital opened the doors to a new state-of-the art facility designed specifically to reduce stigma and create a warm, comfortable atmosphere for patients.
Thank you from the family of Elliot French
An appreciation and many thanks to those of you who came to visit both Stephanie’s family and Marilyn’s family during the loss of our Elliott (SEYMOUR) French.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Find a shelter in Indian Country
Presently, there are 259 Native-centered service providers that are culturally appropriate for Native Americans and Alaska Natives; and that includes only 62 shelters nationwide.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Memorial Day, a Call to Honor
This year, our Cherokee community will celebrate Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park near the Council House on Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m..
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Follow Him, choose His way…
This has been a rather interesting thing, because if one realizes what God is saying here, a person can be and will most likely be offended by others at one time or another. It can and does happen to any and all of us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Sequoyah leaves mark on Haskell career
Tsaladi Sequoyah is an imposing figure on any basketball court and a rebounding machine.
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz named to NCBCA All-District Teams
Pooh King, Lady Braves senior point guard, has another award to add to her shelf. She has been named to the 2016-17 North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-District First Team.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in Franklin meet
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams participated in a regular meet at Franklin High School on Thursday, March 9.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Patsy Lou Simpson
Patsy Lou Simpson, 63, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Wildlife ranger, AT thru-hiker to sign their books in Park
A recently-retired Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologist and an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, both of whom turned author following their experiences in and around the national park, will sign copies of their books at national park visitor centers in...
One Feather poll result and new question (6-9-14)
Annual Kituwah Celebration flyer
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