NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
13 million visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022.
MMIW: Ruby Sky Montelongo
Ruby Sky Montelongo, a 16-year-old member of the EBCI, was found beaten to death in April 2023. Her uncle, Gerald “Lij” Britton, discovered her body in a field in Mendocino County, Calif.
Allen appointed as new Jackson County Board of Elections director of elections
The Jackson County Board of Elections has announced the appointment of Amanda Allen as the new director of elections effective Monday, Feb. 26. The decision to appoint Allen was a unanimous decision of the Board.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member’s work featured in “Powerful Women” exhibit at Eiteljorg
A new exhibit at the world-renowned Eiteljorg Museum will feature the work of a Cherokee artist.
Big Y takes top honor at EBCI Community Development Awards
The 2019-2020 EBCI Community Development Awards were given out at the recent Cherokee Community Club Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. The Gadugi Community of Distinction was awarded to the Big Y Community Club.
2020 EBCI Cooperative Extension Garden Contest winners
Following are the winners in this year’s EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Cooperative Extension Garden Contest:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Everyone is called, have you chosen?
God never said to just sit around nor even just attend a church. I read things like “Go ye therefore into all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.” We can almost hear a person say, “Well, that’s good, I’ll just lay out until next Sunday then.” No, that’s not how it works, either. Let me give you a benchmark. Having started, I need to finish this.
COMMENTARY: Ripple effect
As a person of the male gender, I am probably not the best judge of how to treat women. I think the people who are the best equipped to give instruction on a subject are the ones who live it. But I also believe that there are some basic guidelines of living that allow guys to know how to treat people.
The Wall of Healing: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
The 58,267 names on the Vietnam Wall in Washington commemorate and memorialize the American warriors who died in the conflict in southeast Asia. Many of its horrors live today in the minds and hearts of those of us who served. Much was lost in that war in addition to the lives of our fighting men and women.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
WRESTLING: Braves gearing up for championships
Eleven months ago, Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta defeated Princeton’s Michael Daughtry to claim the 1A Wrestling State Championship in the 145lb. division.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Elisha Danielle Laws
Elisha Danielle Laws, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at her home after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Isaac Climbingbear Sr.
Isaac Climbingbear Sr., 64, of the Big Cove Community, went home to join his wife Myrna Climbingbear on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
OBITUARY: Stephany Dee Larch
Stephany Dee Larch, age 32, of Cherokee, passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
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WCU offering nature photography course in Asheville
A five-week course, “Nature Photography In-Depth,” will be offered in Asheville by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Big Y Community Roadside clean-up
May 31 at 9am at the Big Y Community Building. Lunch will be provided after the clean-up.
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