NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board discusses school safety and coaching contracts
The June 6 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education lasted just under one hour and most of the meeting was spent addressing questions from Board members.
Rep. Crowe investigated by Ethics Review Committee
An ethics investigations report has found there was ‘probable cause’ that Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe committed a Code of Ethics violation during an incident that occurred on Feb. 7.
Haywood man sentenced to 105 years on rape, sexual assault charges
A Haywood County man’s guilty plea this week on rape and sexual-assault charges netted a 47-year-old Haywood County man a likely life sentence.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Destination Marketing hopes for a season in the sun
According to Chris McCoy, EBCI Director of Communications and Interim Director of Destination Marketing, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s new special events calendar is attempting to establish a new marketing standard.
SCC student helps WCU archive Cherokee language documents
Over the past 15 years, the Cherokee Language Program (CLP) at Western Carolina University has compiled and digitized thousands of Cherokee language documents and media files.
Longs named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year
Harold and Nancy Long, the owners of Long Family Farms and Gallery in Murphy, are the 2019 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Harold is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Discerning of the Lord’s Body, your brothers and your sisters
“We should already know that sin stops the flowing of the Anointing of the Anointed One into our lives.
BOOK REVIEW: “Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina” is a fun read about supernatural
My friends on social media have been using the phrase consistently lately. We are in the “month of Halloween.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No drilling in Alaska – protect the Refuge
The Western North Carolina Climate Action Coalition (CAC), a Haywood County-based organization, supports efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from fossil fuel drilling.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Eagles top Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Braves (25-4) ended their season in a fast-paced, high-scoring game against the Lincoln Charter Eagles (29-3) in the 1A West Regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 1.
ON THE SIDELINES: Running up the score?
A week ago, two high school basketball teams in Ohio made the national headlines for one of the most lopsided games in history.
BASKETBALL: Braves overcome 17pt deficit to win Sectional title
The Cherokee Braves (25-3) like to give their fans their money’s worth.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kalenud (Kale) Ledford
Kalenud (Kale) Ledford, age 24, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 7, 2021 due to a recent heart problem.
OBITUARY: Catherine T. Pannell
Catherine T. Pannell, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a loving mother.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter
Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter, age 74, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Med West Harris Hospital.
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...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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