NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Oconaluftee River Water Quality update
Submitted by EBCI Natural Resources CHEROKEE, N.C. - Water quality on the Qualla Boundary is maintained by adherence to federally approved Tribal water quality standards written in the Cherokee Code. These water quality standards comply with the Clean Water...
Tribal Council’s Travel Report Part One
The purpose of Tribal Council’s travel is nationwide coalition building and lobbying state and federal legislators. Many questions get asked when elected officials are on travel. Such as, are they on vacation? Is this travel necessary?
EBCI launches GenWell Program, what that means for you
On March 1, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) rolled out a voluntary alternative for Per Capita distributions and a full substitution of the Per Capita Loan program known as the GenWell program.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ron Porter gives everything he can
This year, Ron Porter made sure that Christmas came a week early in Cherokee.
Michael Yannette receives Frell Owl Award
An educator in his 33rd year of teaching received an award for those dedicated in service to Cherokee youth at the 33rd Annual Frell Owl Award Presentation.
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The unstoppable Church
God has a purpose for you to be here. Like Peter, you, too, can walk on water, even though the Lord, after Peter had taken only a few steps, had also had to reach out, grab his hand, and then help him back into the boat.
COMMENTARY: The big win
As Primary Election season draws to a conclusion, we will very quickly be focusing on the General Election, which will, at its conclusion, tell us who and what the Tribal Council will look like for the next two years.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Real truths never change
One purpose for the studying of the Bible is to understand ‘who you are?’ and even more important, ‘Who God Is and what He expects of you?’
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: Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix
Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix, age 53, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Haywood County Hospital following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Henderson Leroy Biddix and Nancy Wildcat Biddix.
OBITUARY: Charles Lee Reed
Charles Lee Reed, age 45, of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at his residence.
OBITUARY: Henry James Driver
Henry James Driver, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Cherokee on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Roller Derby bout
May 17 at Swain County Rec. Center in Bryson City. Doors open at 5pm, bout starts at 6pm. Smoky Mountain Roller Girls vs. URGE (Upstate Roller Girl Evolution). $5 at brownpapertickets.com, $7 at door, 7 and under are free. This is a benefit for the Cherokee...
WNBA Atlanta Dream Cherokee Middle School Fundraiser
Cherokee Middle School will receive a small amount of every Atlanta Dream ticket purchased through this promotion, and tickets are at a discounted rate. Type in:...
Final Opt-In Regional Summit scheduled for Cherokee on May 8
The 15-month Opt-In SWNC process wraps at the end of May. So it’s time for one more check-in with the citizens and leaders of the region. And this will be the biggest gathering yet. A Regional Summit dinner is planned for Thursday, May 8 in the Council Fire Ballroom...
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