NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation citizen awarded Medal of Honor
Cherokee Nation citizen Dwight Birdwell, 74, is the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War after President Joe Biden awarded him the military’s highest recognition Tuesday, July 5 at the White House.
Cherokee Police Chief Carla Neadeau steps up for her community
Blindsided is one of the only ways to describe Carla Neadeau as she was stepping into her new role.
Supreme Court rules that states can prosecute non-Indians in Indian Country
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, June 29 that states now have the ability to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes in Indian Country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Day of Caring 2019 delivers Ga-Du-Gi
For many centuries, the Cherokee have practiced a traditional lifeway known as Ga-Du-Gi (helping the community).
Cherokee 4-H wins project record book awards
Every year, 4-H members have the opportunity to create a project record book reflecting the work they have accomplished in a 4-H project.
Cherokee High School chooses valedictorian, salutatorian
The two top students in Cherokee High School’s Class of 2019 have a lot in common. Joaquin “Jack” Layno and Blake Smith, named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively, are both stand-out athletes having represented the Braves together on the varsity football, basketball, and track and field teams.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Come with great expectations
As Pastor Melton began, “The problem with the Church in today’s world is we seem to be coming to see only the dead pews. Maybe we’re coming to greet a few people, leave an offering, listen to the music, or listen to the preaching.
COMMENTARY: Getting in the Zone
Zoning has been a dirty word in Cherokee for as long as I can remember. In a discussion during one of my early days in working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the subject was brought up by one of the folks less educated on the history of the subject on the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Pick a side
Well, the time is finally up on us. If you haven’t already done so, then it is time to pick a side.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Cornhole Championship
The American Cornhole League’s 2016 Championships of Bags (COB’s) will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee on July 21-24.
ON THE SIDELINES: Good job Coach Tullos, Coach Mintz
Last week, I wrote about the accomplished seasons of the Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams. This week, I’m going to write about a big reason for those accomplishments –
BASKETBALL: Cherokee players selected to All-Star games
Several senior members of the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves teams, as well as several other EBCI tribal members, have been selected to play in two separate All-Star games on Saturday, March 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr.
Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27. He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.
OBITUARY: Carol Ann Finckbone
Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home.
OBITUARY: Laura Beth Shuttle
Laura Beth Shuttle unexpectedly died Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at the age of 63. Preceeded by her mother, Mary Lambert, and her brother, Wesley Lambert.
HAPPENINGS
Qualla Boundary Art Show featuring Alyssa Welch
April 28 from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome. Welch is a 17-year-old EBCI tribal member who was diagnosed with autism when she was 9 years old. She loves all forms of art and uses it to express herself. Her artwork has won both first and third place in the past at the...
Samuel Watty Birthday Dinner
April 26 from 1-4pm at the Big Cove Rec. Center. Bring your favorite covered dish.
Benefit for Trish Calhoun
May 2 from 10:30am – 1:30pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Reed’s Frybread and Calhoun’s are teaming up to help Trish who had surgery again on March 23 and has not been able to work. Indian taco w/drink $7, frybread and chili w/drink $6. Four or more orders...
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