NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Haywood Co. man sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder
A Haywood County man who killed a baby left in his care will spend the remainder of his life in prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
EBCI tribal member to serve as vice president of tribal food organization
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of two eastern federally recognized tribes that participates in SWIFT (Southwest Indian Food for Tribes), and now a tribal member will serve that organization as its vice president.
Maney convicted on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor
Following two weeks of evidence and testimony, jury members needed only 29 minutes of deliberations to convict a Jackson County man on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Honoring Nikwasi event commemorates deed transfer of sacred mound
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined Nikwasi Initiative and Town of Franklin officials for an event, called Honoring Nikwasi, at the Big Bear Shelter across the street from the mound on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 24 to commemorate the historic transfer.
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).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Is leaving really leaving when the crazies won’t let you leave?
It seems that the Catawba are nearly ready to start breaking ground on their gaming facility near Charlotte as the N.C. Governor recently signed off on a state gaming compact.
COMMENTARY: Economic Diversification – Are we there yet?
We have been saying it for years. The Tribe needs to diversify. For years, for decades, we have talked about how much we need to diversify.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions rationale behind being a sovereign nation
I understand there are details within the notion of a “sovereign nation”, yet as long as we continue to push for that over and above the greater good, we are continually going to be seen as a lower class of Americans.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Winners focus on winning
Michael Phelps cruised to his 20th Olympic Gold Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 9 with a win in the 200M Butterfly event.
Cherokee Youth Football 2016 schedule
Cherokee Youth Football 2016 schedule
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins
Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins, 41, of Whittier, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1980 to Gail Ledford Johnson, who survives her.
OBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Bird
Carolyn Sue Bird, 62, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. She was born in Swain County on June 12, 1959 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives her.
OBITUARY: Jalee Monique Panther
Jalee Monique Panther, 19-year-old daughter of Jamie Panther and Jami Kirkland, born July 2, 2002 passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Money Mosh
June 3 at 5:30pm at the Yellowhill Activity Center. This year’s theme is game shows. Learn about checking and savings accounts, investment opportunities and much more.
Park to conduct road striping operations
A contractor for Great Smoky Mountains National Park will perform striping operations in Tennessee beginning Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 22 along the Spur, Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Townsend, the top two miles of Newfound Gap, and...
Week of the Young Child Children’s Fair
May 8 from 4-7pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This event is being hosted by the Cherokee Children’s Coalition and will feature games, food, prizes, bubbles and lots of fun. Local community agencies will also be in attendance to share information about the...
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