NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Welch arrested on drug, firearms charges
On Monday, Nov. 22, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department served a search warrant at 71 Flora Mae Smith Lane in Cherokee.
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Day One fitness event focuses on recovery, health, and wellness
About thirty people started the new year off with a focus on health and wellness and how it can help with a new lifestyle for those in recovery from substance abuse.
Long named Frell Owl Award winner
The Frell Owl Award is given annually by the Cherokee Boys Club to those who give long-standing, exemplary service to Cherokee youth.
WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates
A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as Western Carolina University held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: We must not forget the innocent.
The monster that is COVID-19 consumes our thoughts and actions today.
COMMENTARY: How about naming the Fairgrounds after Jerry Wolfe?
There are many words that could be used to describe the late Jerry Wolfe, Beloved Man of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, including: traditionalist, storyteller, ambassador, ballplayer, mason, veteran, hero, etc. In April 2013, he was named the first Beloved Man in over 200 years.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Get ready!
“Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School Braves, Lady Braves take fourth in Canton
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves cross country teams both took fourth place overall at a meet held at Canton Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS girls win Western Carolina Invitational
The Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 17.
FOOTBALL: Mustangs top Braves under “Thursday Night Lights”
The Cherokee Braves (3-2) shared the spotlight with the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (4-0) as their game at Carr Hooper Stadium in Sylva was featured as WMYA-TV’s game of the week on “Thursday Nights Lights”.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe)
Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
OBITUARY: Reef Gareth Cochran
Reef Gareth Cochran, 19, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Floyd Evard Panther Sr.
Floyd Evard Panther Sr., 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
10th Annual Elders Walk flyer
Youth swim programs offered at WCU in late spring, summer
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education has scheduled a series of swim classes for late spring and summer that are suitable for children ranging in age from six months to teens.
Indian Taco Sale Benefit for Don Chekelelee
May 15 from 10am – 2pm at the Snowbird Complex. Indian Taco $6, Drink $1. Call ahead (828) 479-4446 or 479-3917. Delivery and dine-in available. For delivery, please call ahead two hours.
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