NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
S.A.F.E. Nurse Program at CIHA dedicated to helping victims
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) forensic nurse program is called the S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault and Forensic Examiners) Nurse Program and is dedicated to helping victims of violence. The mission statement is “We SEE YOU. We HEAR YOU. We BELIEVE YOU. We are a SAFE place and are here to help”.
Suspect held without bond in murder case of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant
A detention hearing was held for the murder case of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 28 in Cherokee Tribal Court with Judge Sunshine Parker presiding.
Suspect arraigned in decade-long cold case homicide of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant
Ernest Dewayne Pheasant, 46, was arraigned on the afternoon of Nov. 21, 2023, in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians criminal court by Judge Monty Beck for the murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 2019-20 Academic Awards
Following are the academic awards given by Cherokee High School for the 2019-20 year:
Remember the Remained riders to tour area Cherokee sites
The 2020 Remember the Removal riders were disappointed when the event, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma, was cancelled last month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Many Faces” mask exhibit opens at Museum of the Cherokee Indian
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, called “Many Faces”, features the ancient art of Cherokee mask making in a modern realm and will inform visitors of this art form still practiced by some artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Thirsty? Come and drink…
“Thirsty? Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me!” Jesus shouted to the crowds on the last day of the Feast. “Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart,’” (John 7:37-38) (NLT).
COMMENTARY: “A Call to Arms”
Let me first say welcome to all our veterans from every branch of service, and a heartfelt welcome to your families, and friends and all those who have come from near and far to honor veterans on this day.
COMMENTARY: Longer terms are not enough
Four-year terms for our elected officials are the best solutions for the long-term health of our Tribe (please see last week’s commentary), but it should be done in conjunction with two other missing tenants in our law.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee announces new boys coach
Cherokee High School officials announced on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 13 that Sonita Warren-Dixon has been selected as the new 2016-17 Cherokee Braves basketball coach.
FOOTBALL: Swain tops Cherokee 35-16
Cherokee’s cross-county rival, the Swain Co. Maroon Devils (2-5), defeated the Braves 35-16 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 7.
CROSS COUNTRY: Smoky Mtn. sweeps meet hosted by Cherokee
The Smoky Mountain Mustangs varsity cross country teams swept the girls and boys team competitions at the Cherokee High School and Middle School XC Invitation on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Smoky Mountain girls, led by EBCI tribal member Aleshia Tisho (20:56.30),...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carol Sue Palmer Hogsed
Carol Sue Palmer Hogsed, age 81, went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
OBITUARY: Joshua Squirrel Jr. “Moose”
Joshua Squirrel Jr. “Moose”, age 58, passed away at his residence on April 24, 2022.
OBITUARY: Austin Cain Ross
Austin Cain Ross went to his heavenly home too soon on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 24.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host National Park Career Day
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites students, recent graduates, and their families to participate in a National Park Career Day on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m. where students will receive a behind-the-scenes look into National Park Service...
Attention SSI Recipients: Its receipt time again
This is a reminder to save all your receipts. Social Security will be in Cherokee to pick them up on Tuesday, June 17 from 8am – 4pm (closed for lunch from 12-12:45pm). All receipts will be accepted at the Public Health & Human Services SHIP Office. SSI...
WCU unveils schedule for 10th annual Galaxy of Star Series
The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup highlighted by a return engagement of country-western icons Riders in the Sky, a Grammy Award-winning group that performed during the inaugural season of the series.
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