NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New housing development opens in Yellowhill Community
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30. The housing development is located off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
School Board finishes November business with virtual polls
In lieu of a second monthly meeting, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held polls via email and cell phone message to wrap up any remaining business from November.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
107th Cherokee Indian Fair baked goods winners
Following are the winners in the 107th Cherokee Indian Fair baked goods competition hosted by EBCI Cooperative Extension:
Rooted in the Mountains at WCU attracts largest crowd in decade-long run
The Rooted in the Mountains theme of “Giduwagi ― Appalachian Historical Ecology” struck a resounding note with the record number of attendees at this year’s symposium.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The atmosphere which attracts God…
God allows both good and bad times to come to everyone.
COMMENTARY: Just stop and watch
One of the great simple pleasures I get to enjoy on the Qualla Boundary is wildlife watching.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
WRESTLING: Cherokee Life Recreation hosts John Hohmann Clinic
The Cherokee Life Recreation held a wrestling clinic last week at the Wolfetown Gym with John Hohmann, an Olympic wrestling coach with an extensive resume and background in the sport.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon
Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon, age 101, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the daughter of the late Cam and Minda Sneed of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Frances Queen Toineeta
Frances Queen Toineeta, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Abraham Queen and Nannie Calonaheskie. Frances is survived by her children, Donna Toineeta Lossiah, Berdie...
OBITUARY: Retha Cook Orr
Retha Cook Orr, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Seeking EBCI graduation photos
If you are or know of an EBCI tribal member graduating from high school who doesn't live in the immediate western North Carolina area, we'd like to have their graduation photo and name sent to us for inclusion in an EBCI graduate section for the May 29 issue. We are...
Personnel Policy Review Committee canvassing tribal employees
Per the EBCI HR Department: The Personnel Policy Review Committee is canvassing Tribal Employees for feedback regarding the E.B.C.I Personnel Policy; employees may use this opportunity to suggest changes to the existing policy. Attached is a blank employee comment...
Mountain Heritage Day arts and crafts show accepting vendor applications
CULLOWHEE - Artists and craftspeople are being sought to participate in the 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University's annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture. Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on the WCU...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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