NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Taylor has restrictions lifted; trial date confirmed
Former Tribal Council member Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his final pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Tribal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
New housing development opens in Yellowhill Community
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30. The housing development is located off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
SCC announces fall 2019 graduates
More than 180 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
STEAM Night held at Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School (CES) held its third annual STEAM night on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 14.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos
In May, a group of enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members submitted an ordinance change to Tribal Council which will ban smoking on the gaming floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino Resort.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Toys for Tots coordinator seeking building use donation
I am the Toys For Tots (TFT) coordinator for Macon, Jackson, Swain counties in North Carolina and Rabun, Ga.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 69 North Henderson 44
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the North Henderson Lady Knights 69-44 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Dec. 17.
FOOTBALL: Four Braves named All-Conference
Four members of the Cherokee Braves 2016 varsity football team have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee participates in Reindeer Games
Members of the Cherokee H.S. track teams participated in the 10th Annual Reindeer Games held at Polk Co. High School Track in Columbus on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Henry James Driver
Henry James Driver, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Cherokee on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
OBITUARY: Isaac Edward Long Jr.
Isaac Edward Long Jr., age 74, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Anderson Wildcat Jr.
Anderson Wildcat Jr. “Junior”, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. He was a member of the Wolfetown Stickball Team.
HAPPENINGS
Garden Contest dates approaching
The gardening season is looking good. Early warm weather has plants growing quickly and gardeners are busy. The EBCI Garden Contest will begin Tuesday, June 24 and run through Friday, July 11.
Money Mosh Game Show
June 3 at 5:30pm at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Presenters include: First Citizens Bank, Mountain Credit Union and Edward Jones. Learn about checking and savings accounts, investment opportunities and much more. Door prizes, music, games. RSPV by Friday, May...
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum to host Statehood Day
June 1 from 12-5pm at the Museum located in Vonore, Tenn. The 1809 Blacksmith shop will be open with demonstrations going on throughout the afternoon. Cherokee Storyteller Lloyd Arneach Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill...
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