NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Choices providing online exercise programs during quarantine
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time.
Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool
As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum.
THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship committee for their continued support.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Is it trash or is it a child’s toy?
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor I don’t know if it is what you would call a result of premature COVID relief, but if you will peep around the parking lots and commonly walked areas of the Qualla Boundary, you can’t help but notice that there has been an...
COMMENTARY: Perry Shell exhibits leadership excellence
By LEW HARDING Many of us live our entire lives without the privilege of serving with a great leader. I am not one of those. In my 42 years back in my hometown of Cherokee, I have been blessed to know, watch, serve with, and be mentored by extraordinary leaders...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our relationship with God
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read 2 Timothy 3:1-7; John 14:26 The Church “in having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” The Church is being built...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
WRESTLING: Braves place at James Orr Invitational
Several members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team placed at the James Orr Invitational Tournament held in Robbinsville on Saturday, Jan. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBIT – Denise Arch McGinnis
Denise Arch McGinnis, 53, of Kingsport, Tenn., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Rebecca Leah Reed
Rebecca Leah Reed, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Arlene Frances Squirrel
Arlene Squirrel, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at her residence in Big Cove.
HAPPENINGS
Open Air Flea Market
June 7 at 8am at the Birdtown Community Building. Sponsored by Birdtown Community Club. $10/table, limited three. Concessions will be available. Info: Jody 736-7510
WCU accepting nominations for 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards, honors bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that have played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture.
Exhibits highlight anniversaries of Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is unveiling new exhibits that highlight two big milestones that are happening this year – the 125th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 40th anniversary of WCU’s fall celebration of mountain culture, Mountain Heritage Day.
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