NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools approved for $15 minimum wage
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Council unanimously approved a budget increase of $1,380,000 for Cherokee Centrals Schools (CCS) during Annual Council on Monday, Oct. 24.
School Board to request $1.4 million budget increase for salaries
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education addressed a pair of major financial issues at their latest meeting on Monday, Oct. 17.
Jackson Co. man receives life sentence for sexual assaults
A 40-year-old Jackson County man will spend the remainder of his life behind bars for the repeated sexual assault of two young girls, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said Thursday, Oct. 20.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Destiny Mills used her platform to spread her culture and grow
Destiny Mills, who has held the title of 2018-19 Teen Miss Cherokee, knew she had a lot to learn when she stepped into her role.
Hernandez enjoyed traveling, meeting people during reign
On a warm, humid night in Cherokee, a crowd of several thousand people fell silent as the microphone was handed to the youngest, smallest person to speak during the 44th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow.
Siweumptewa represented two tribes during her reign
Destiny Siweumptewa was crowned the 2018-19 Junior Miss Cherokee during last year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. This past year has been an exciting ride filled with new experiences and learning opportunities while representing not only the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians but also another part of her heritage – the Hopi Tribe of Arizona.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: One’s purpose known, practiced skillfully and courageously
Read Ecclesiastes 9:10; 2 Timothy 3:12-17, and then verses 10-11.
COMMENTARY: The problem with weed
Marijuana use is a complicated issue. If you watched Tribal Council on Thursday, April 1, you were able to hear part of the ongoing debate over the legal and illegal use of marijuana.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Community member thankful for vaccine rollout
As both a tribal employee and the spouse of an enrolled member, I got my second dose of the COVID vaccine at the Cherokee Hospital on Tuesday, April 6.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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”.
FOOTBALL: Braves blank Eagles in Tenn. road win
Cherokee (3-1) remained undefeated in the state of Tennessee this season as they put up over 350 yards of total offense on Friday.
JV FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Cherokee in high-scoring game
Fans of high-scoring games got their fill at Ray Kinsland Stadium as the Cherokee JV Braves (1-1) hosted the Robbinsville JV Black Knights on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Martine “Mondo” Bird
Martine “Mondo” Bird, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Rachel Bird.
OBITUARY: William D. Junaluska
William D. Junaluska, of Cherokee, died on Sept. 27, 2021 with his wife, Marie Junaluska, by his side. William was born in Cherokee on Dec. 30, 1946 to the late Arch Junaluska Sr. and Wilma Taylor Junaluska. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: William “Billy” Ray Blythe
William “Billy” Ray Blythe, 65, of the Coopers Creek community, passed away Sept. 28. 2021 after a very brave battle for three years with brain cancer.
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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