NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board finishes November business with virtual polls
In lieu of a second monthly meeting, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held polls via email and cell phone message to wrap up any remaining business from November.
EBCI launches horse racing partnership in Kentucky
In October, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made their way to eastern Kentucky for the groundbreaking of a new horse racing facility.
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation awards grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation (EBCCF) has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Central Cherokee Schools high school “Bigs” program.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 3rd Nine Weeks
New Kituwah students named semi-finalists in state art contest
Several students at New Kituwah Academy have been named semi-finalists in the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Aviation Art Contest.
Arts Council Grant sustains Cherokee metalwork tradition
Two Cherokee artists and their teacher are the recipients of a prestigious North Carolina Arts Council grant.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos
In May, a group of enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members submitted an ordinance change to Tribal Council which will ban smoking on the gaming floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino Resort.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Toys for Tots coordinator seeking building use donation
I am the Toys For Tots (TFT) coordinator for Macon, Jackson, Swain counties in North Carolina and Rabun, Ga.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: CHS athletes compete at WNC Polar Bear Championships
Several members of the Cherokee High School track team competed in the WNC Polar Bear Championships at Polk County High School in Columbus on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
BASKETBALL: Braves 67 Murphy 60
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Murphy Bulldogs 67-60 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hand Murphy their first loss of season
The Cherokee Lady Braves did something that no other team has been able to accomplish this season – put a tick in the loss column of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jessie Marie Walker Howard
Jessie Marie Walker Howard, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Catt Walker.
OBITUARY: Keith Littlewolfe Armachain
Keith “Littlewolf” Armachain, age 28, of Cherokee, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at his residence of the Yellowhill Community.
OBITUARY: Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix
Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix, age 53, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Haywood County Hospital following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Henderson Leroy Biddix and Nancy Wildcat Biddix.
HAPPENINGS
Swain County Board of Elections open meeting
June 18 at 5pm in the District Courtroom located at the Swain County Administration Building. The meeting will be in regards to the Whittier Precinct. This meeting is open to the public.
Vacation Bible School at Whittier UMC
June 24-25 from 5:30-7:30pm at Whittier United Methodist Church. All children ages 6-12 are invited to participate. The theme, “Love your neighbor as yourself”, will be presented through games, music, stories and crafts. A light supper will be served each evening,...
Football and Cheerleading announcements
Football and Cheerleading coaches are still needed. There are still spots available for youth cheer. Football Skills Night will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at the old CHS field. Football sign-up will be July 7-8 from 8am – 8pm at Birdtown Gym....
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