NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Historic day”: First female Cherokee Chief of Police sworn-in
After serving in the interim spot since late June, Carla Neadeau has been appointed and was officially sworn-in as the Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept. (CIPD) on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 1.
Council approves $1 million budget for Veterans Cemetery
The memory of two Cherokee heroes will forever endure at a cemetery bearing their name which is currently being developed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
EBCI looks to clear ‘nuisance buildings’ from Cherokee
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) now has the ability to abate and demolish ‘nuisance buildings’ on the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU enrollment hits 12,000 for new record; driven by gains in distance, graduate populations
Total enrollment at Western Carolina University has crossed the 12,000-student threshold for the first time in the institution’s history, thanks in part to notable increases in distance education and graduate student populations and a surge of returning undergraduates.
The ride that helped rewrite history books
If you’re planning to pass through Waterloo, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 21, best of luck with that.
Cherokee Language books distributed at event
Hundreds of members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) lined up inside and outside of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 29 to receive a free book to help start them on a journey towards Cherokee language fluency.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: COVID response from EBCI should be praised
As you look at the municipalities surrounding the Qualla Boundary, you see slow movement through the age-based phases of inoculation in local populations.
COMMENTARY: Give Cherokee a makeover
Cherokee needs a makeover, but it must be one with purpose. Allowing haphazard advertising placements and disjointed building facades will not achieve the uniform traditional look that will represent us in the light we desire.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Church’s Marching Orders’ Given
We’re told by Paul that while in prison he was still able to serve the Lord. By his choosing to witness of all Jesus had accomplished, he could not withhold the Good News from anyone else he encountered.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves 21-0
The Mitchell Mountaineers (2-0) spoiled Cherokee’s home opener on Friday, Aug. 26 with a 21-0 defeat of the Braves (1-1).
JV FOOTBALL: Braves get opening day road win at Hayesville
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-0) got their 2016 campaign started off well on a hot and humid night in Hayesville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Protect your noggin’
If you know me or read my column regularly, you know I’m a huge fan of the Olympic Games.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Arthur Wade
Arthur Wade, 74, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.
OBITUARY: Brian Roy Gomez
Brian Roy Gomez, 32, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father to be the “True Angel” he was on Saturday, Sept. 4.
OBITUARY: Evelyn Legassey
Evelyn O. Legassey, age 89, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Harried Regional Hospital, after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
375 names of EBCI tribal members on the “Whereabouts Unknown” list for the Cobell Settlement
There are 375 names of EBCI tribal members on the "Whereabouts Unknown" list for the Cobell Settlement. The list can be found here: https://secure.gcginc.com/iim-missingpersons/PersonSearch.aspx?state=NC
Jackson, Swain and Qualla Boundary Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina Parent Meeting
May 12 at 6pm at Smokey Mountain Elementary School. Parents of kids on the autism spectrum in Jackson and Swain County, including “Dreamcatcher” parents whose children attend Cherokee Central School, kids with ASD, teachers and other staff members, Autism Society of...
OnTrack Free Financial Education and Credit Counseling
May 21 at the Sequoyah Fund. During the session, a certified credit counselor will review your credit report with you and provide strategies to improve your financial health. Info: Sequoyah Fund (828) 359-5005
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