NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Speakers Council hears important issues: sovereignty, Kuwohi, and horticulture
The Cherokee Speakers Council met on Thursday, July 28 to address several issues on the Qualla Boundary and the Cherokee language.
Tribe grants Museum of the Cherokee Indian land use permit for future Collections Facility
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has issued a land use permit allowing the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to operate an offsite facility housing Museum collections, archives, and Tribal artifacts. The permit follows a February resolution that designated a piece of land in Swain County, near Bryson City, for the future building.
Tribal Council approves $39 million budget for Sequoyah National Golf Club Hotel
The Sequoyah National Golf Club is one step closer to pushing forward with constructing a hotel after years of delay caused by COVID-19 and other factors.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Veteran’s Corner: Jasper Thomas Garrett Jr.
Jasper Thomas Garrett Jr. sat in testing at United States Navy Boot Camp when he heard a familiar sound. It was something that he had learned from his father while growing up and was now about to change his life.
Cherokee information signs added at Lake Chatuge
In addition to sites along the Quanassee Path in Hayesville, people now have two more places to go to get information about the Cherokee and their communities, thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) partnership with Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA).
Cashwell wins $271K at WSOP Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has officially wrapped up its August World Series of Poker Circuit event. Billy Cashwell, from Stedman, won the Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee earning $271,234 and a circuit ring.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: To own or not to own…
It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks in our country.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The choice is of and by the people
Read Isaiah 45:1-25 (God’s Declaration of His Anointing of Cyrus, Concerning Israel)
COMMENTARY: In no uncertain terms
Just a few years ago, a constitution for our Tribe was a hot topic. Most of the discussion revolved around the idea that a constitution was desperately needed, and the only real debate was what it was going to look like.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Franklin radio station to carry Cherokee games
104.1 FM WNCC in Franklin has announced that they will be carrying Cherokee High School varsity football for the 2016 season.
ON THE SIDELINES: Attitude plays a pivotal role in sports
As I start this year’s columns on sports, I want to cover one pivotal aspect that particularly hits home in high school sports – attitude.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Championship
In what will be the biggest week-and-a-half of poker guarantees in the casino’s history, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is setting the stage to wrap up the 2015-16 WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit Season and begin the 2016-17 Season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Gracia Lorraine Parra-Rubio
Gracia Lorriane Parra-Rubio, age 39, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mark Anthony Honeycutt
Mr. Mark Anthony Honeycutt was hatched on Dec. 9, 1967 and took his final flight home on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.
OBITUARY: Kina Marie Swimmer
Kina Marie Swimmer, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her brothers, Ben Swimmer, Juggie Swimmer, Dean (Lola) Swimmer, Obie Swimmer, and Sugar; sisters, Bobbi (Russell)...
HAPPENINGS
Smoky Mountain Rollergirls Roller Derby bout flyer
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week – week of May 8
SCC to hold two graduation ceremonies on May 8
More than 300 Southwestern Community College students will receive their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates in a pair of commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 8, in Myers Auditorium at the Jackson Campus.
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