NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Planning updates for 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair
The planning of this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), scheduled for Oct. 4-8, was delayed at first but is now moving forward.
EBCI, Caesar’s partner for a casino in Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has partnered with Caesar’s Entertainment on a new $650 million casino that is being called Caesar’s Virginia.
Franklin man gets life in prison after admitting to killing infant son
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Franklin man will serve life in prison after admitting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Macon County Superior Court to killing his infant son.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Crowe to seek Miss Rodeo Washington title
Devalyn Crowe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a Yakama Nation descendant, is seeking the Miss Rodeo Washington 2020 title at the pageant scheduled for Oct. 10-12.
WCU and A-B Tech Memorandum displays progression of local education
Western Carolina University (WCU) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, July 8. It “guarantees admission to WCU for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements spelled out in the document.”
Qualla Creations opens new, art-based storefront
Qualla Creations, a business of the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA), opened its doors officially in downtown Cherokee on Friday, July 12.
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
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee travels to Murphy for four-team meet
MURPHY – The Cherokee varsity track teams traveled to Murphy on Wednesday, April 20 for a three-team meet with Murphy, Hayesville and Robbinsville. The meet was originally scheduled to be held at Robbinsville but was moved to Murphy due to track issues...
ON THE SIDELINES: If you build it, they will come
Several years ago, when Cherokee Central Schools was transitioning from old-outdated buildings to the new, state-of-the-art school complex that they have today off of Big Cove Road, choices had to be made concerning athletic facilities.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee travels to Andrews for four-team meet
The Cherokee High School track team traveled to Andrews High School on Wednesday, April 6 for a four-team meet with Andrews, Hayesville and Murphy.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Roberta Denise Owle
Roberta Denise Owle, 52, of the Yellow Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord and her dad, Joseph Owle, on Monday, July 26, 2021. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Martha Sherrill of Cherokee and the late Joseph Owle. She is survived by five...
OBITUARY: Phyliss Louise Ramsey Queen
Phyliss Louise Ramsey Queen, 85, of Cherokee, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on May 19, 1936 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Milburn and Elizabeth Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Verna Bradley...
OBITUARY: Louise Mabel Maney
Louise Mabel Maney, 83, Beloved wife of the late Jesse Anderson Maney Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Waterfall Hike with Friends’ Classic Hikes of the Smokies
Friends of the Smokies and hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead a hike on Tuesday, May 13 on the next Classic Hike of the Smokies to Ramsey Cascades, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Hikers will enjoy a strenuous...
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 9-10
Western Carolina University will hold a trio of commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be a record-breaking spring class.
CIHA Peds Kindergarten round-up flyer
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