NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Remembering and honoring: EBCI walks for missing and murdered relatives
Holding signs honoring missing and murdered relatives, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a walk to remember, honor, and pledge action.
Tribal Council approves $3.2 million budget for hotel remodeling
During the May session held on the morning of Thursday, May 4, Tribal Council approved to cover costs to remodel and rebrand the Chestnut Tree and Hampton Inn hotels located on the Qualla Boundary.
No criminal charges to be filed in shooting death of Lambert Wilson
No criminal charges will be brought against a South Carolina resident who shot and killed Lambert Wilson last fall, according to District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program announces 2020-2021 Fellows
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is a year-long fellowship for EBCI undergraduate students.
Cherokee High School announces graduation plans
Though not able to have a traditional graduation ceremony due to precautions surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Cherokee High School (CHS) is planning an alternative they hope will honor the Class of 2020 in the most appropriate way.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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).
COMMENTARY: “A Call to Arms”
Let me first say welcome to all our veterans from every branch of service, and a heartfelt welcome to your families, and friends and all those who have come from near and far to honor veterans on this day.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Swain Co. 87 Braves 68
The Cherokee Braves lost to the Swain Co. Maroon Devils 87-68 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Feb. 3.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 63 Swain Co. 48
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Swain Co. Maroon Devils 63-48 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Feb. 3.
BASKETBALL: Feather back from injury, ready to go for Rabun Gap
Meona Feather is doing what she loves to do, and it’s been awhile since she’s been able to do it. The EBCI tribal member is a senior member of the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Ga.) varsity girls basketball team, and she is just back on the hardwood following a serious knee injury.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James (Tim) Beck Sr.
James (Tim) Beck Sr., 89, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 26, 2022
OBITUARIES: Katherine Norleen Panther
Katherine Norleen Panther, Nora as she was commonly known, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 10, 2022 after battling cancer.
OBITUARY: David Alvin Bradley
David Alvin Bradley, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence.
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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