NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Cherokee JROTC Obstacle Course dedicated in honor of Cherokee hero
JROTC students at Cherokee High School (CHS) for years to come will go on an obstacle course, dubbed “Reuben’s Run”, that has been dedicated to a hero of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Search continues for man missing in Deep Creek area
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers, with assistance from 29 area agencies, continued searching the Deep Creek area this weekend for missing 68-year-old Gordon Kaye, of Tampa, Fla.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Tribal member graduates from Marine Corps Boot Camp
PFC William J.E. Paul, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island on May 8.
Tribal member graduates from Marine Corps Boot Camp
PFC William J.E. Paul, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island on May 8.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: Longer terms are not enough
Four-year terms for our elected officials are the best solutions for the long-term health of our Tribe (please see last week’s commentary), but it should be done in conjunction with two other missing tenants in our law.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be healed and made whole…
We should not be afraid of any virus when Jesus resides within our hearts. God is still God. He is to be everything to us. He knows every language. God is a “whole” God, and He is our Creator. He already knows each of us inside and out and nothing can be hidden from Him.
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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