NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size and is located on the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 near mile marker 4.5.
Center for Native Health to work with EBCI DANR
The Center for Native Health 501(c)3 (CNH) has announced that it has received a subaward for $105,000.00 from the Rights and Resources Group (RRG) to conduct activities with the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) entitled, “Strengthening Tribal Nation-led Conservation and Engagement with National Parks and Forests”.
Taylor receives additional charge of ‘impaired driving’
Former Tribal Council Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his latest pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Court on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Quarter
3rd Grade Principal's Honor Roll - Angelica A-kwi-na, Ava Murphy Walkingstick, Blaze Crowe, Braelyn Murphy, Cambry Stamper, Cyrus Crowe, Jacqueline Fourkiller-Raby, Janessa Owl, Jeron Martens, Kalia Reed, Lauren Arsana, Maya Lossiah, Natalee Tedrick, Nyra Reed, Riley...
Cherokee students presenting “Braves on Broadway”
The Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center will be filled with the sounds of Broadway on the evenings of Feb. 27-28.
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Old Life and the New…
From now on, we are on our journey to Heaven. On this journey we must compare ourselves only to Jesus, not to others around us, so we can say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
COMMENTARY: Excuse me, are you sitting in my seat?
I am not jaded by anyone’s perception of a rigged system or the folks who bloviate about “they are going to do what they want, and nothing can change that”. If we all think that way, then it will be so for sure.
COMMENTARY: Please continue to take it outside
Patrons that smoke constantly complain that they want to be able to smoke inside the buildings.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Specialized sports participation trending among youth
Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, was once dubbed the “greatest athlete in the world” by King Gustav V of Sweden.
ON THE SIDELINES: Well…that didn’t last long
In late September, I announced that this column was going to transition from a sports column to a community piece.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 62 Rosman 20
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Rosman Lady Tigers 62-20 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ronnie Curtis Bradley
Ronnie Curtis Bradley, 65, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 while at his home in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee.
Herbert (Larce) (Buttons) George
Herbert (Larce) (Buttons) George, 66, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.
OBITUARY: Marvin Eugene Forney, Jr.
Marvin (Buster) Eugene Forney Jr., 64, of Waynesville, who resided in Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Trail of Tears Walk
June 21 in Robbinsville. Meet at the Freeman Gas parking lot at 8:30am or on top of the Tatham Gap Mountain at 9am. This seven-mile walk/run will be on part of the “Original Trail” where the Cheoah Cherokees (now known as Snowbird) walked during the Removal. Fee is...
Singing at Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church
June 7 at 12pm at Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church. Concessions will be served all day and the Youth Group will be hosting games.
Jane Austen event flyer
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