NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Education & Training Program introduces management team
The EBCI Education & Training Program is introducing its management team including Brittany French Beck, MeLissa Williams, and Sheena Bark West – all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Ron Porter gives everything he can
This year, Ron Porter made sure that Christmas came a week early in Cherokee.
Michael Yannette receives Frell Owl Award
An educator in his 33rd year of teaching received an award for those dedicated in service to Cherokee youth at the 33rd Annual Frell Owl Award Presentation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Principles to choose to live by
As the Church gets older it slows down. We all get out of life what we put into it. Society now seems to want to take from others and give everything to us, but does that really ever happen?
COMMENTARY: Crystal ball
Look at our Tribal Code. It contains many vagaries and contradictory statements; not my words; words from the lips of our own Tribal Council members.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The perfecting of our faith
“My job is to perfect our faith, added Pastor Melton. “Keep on praying. His answers are ‘Yes’ and, we speak the ‘Amen.’”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mintz scores five TDs, Braves roll over Hayesville
Cherokee ended their regular season with four straight wins that were capped off with a victory over Hayesville (2-8) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday Nov. 4.
VOLLEYBALL: Baety hits milestone with Southern Virginia University
Valerie Baety, a junior at Southern Virginia University, can set a volleyball. And, she can set it well.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert takes third at Regional, qualifies for State
Cherokee’s Darius Lambert followed up last week’s Smoky Mountain Conference championship with a third place finish at the 1A West Regional meet on Saturday, Oct. 29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Charles Lee Reed
Charles Lee Reed, age 45, of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at his residence.
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.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Benefit Turkey Shoot for Don Chekelelee
May 17 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community. $2/shot. Dinner will be sold.
Midnight Rumble flyer
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