NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI to host NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention in June
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the 2024 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace from June 1-6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C.
WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding
Throughout Western North Carolina, there is a critical need for pediatric psychologists to conduct testing and provide other resources needed for children to be successful in and out of the classroom.
Husband charged with wife’s 2013 murder appears in federal court
Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr., 46, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is charged with one count of first-degree murder in Indian Country. Pheasant made his initial court appearance on Monday, April 8, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Painttown Gym and Community Center to be re-named in honor of Pam Taylor
The Painttown Gym and Community Center will be re-named in honor of the late Pam Taylor who dedicated her life to Cherokee youth.
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Thank you from family of Charles Wolfe
I just want to take a few minutes to thank a few people that helped our family during our time of sorrow.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A true-life story…lessons learned
Rev. Tim Dove, Pastor, of The Dove Christian Center Church, Bryson City, has been a best friend of mine for many, many years. We were more like brothers.
COMMENTARY: Coming to terms with terms
We are scheduled to decide, through referendum, whether we want to have our elected officials subject to term limits in the upcoming tribal elections (September 2023). While that seems like a long time away, it really isn’t. In fact, the election year begins only a few months from now.
COMMENTARY: Find a shelter in Indian Country
Presently, there are 259 Native-centered service providers that are culturally appropriate for Native Americans and Alaska Natives; and that includes only 62 shelters nationwide.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Union Academy in first round
The Cherokee Braves (19-8) and Lady Braves (24-2) both won their first round match-ups in the 1A state playoffs against the same school, Union Academy.
WRESTLING: Toineeta wins second ring
Anthony Toineeta (52-2) is the first two-time state champion in Cherokee High School history.
BASKETBALL: Braves win conference tournament, Lady Braves second in girls
The Cherokee Braves (18-8) won their second Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament title in a row on Friday, Feb. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke
Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke, age 82, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dearest friends on the full Hunter’s Moon of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Shira Denise McCoy
Shira Denise McCoy, age 44, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital with her loving family by her side.
OBITUARY: Kendra Noel Curtice
Kendra Noel Curtice, age 28, the most loving devoted mother of Lily Louise, Bailee Brooke, and Sadie Sue, and husband, Adam Prather, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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