NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Barricaded subject in Big Cove surrenders to officers
In the afternoon hours of Tuesday, June 14, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) were engaged with a barricaded subject for several hours in the Big Cove Community. At approximately 6:09 p.m., the subject surrendered to officers.
Tribal Council Rep. Teresa McCoy investigated by Ethics Review Committee
An ethics investigations report has found there was ‘probable cause’ that Big Cove Rep. Teresa McCoy committed a Code of Ethics violation during an incident that occurred on Nov. 3, 2021.
Cherokee Police Commission reviews updates for patrol officers
Most of the Thursday, June 9 meeting of the Cherokee Police Commission was spent with Captain Gene Owl of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class
Clemence Nyiramahirwe is the first Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) student to participate in an onsite English Language Acquisition (ELA) class offered by Southwestern Community College (SCC) for Harrah’s Casino employees.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
In October, Domestic Violence Awareness sheds light on victim-survivors and calls for an end to violence inflicted on Indigenous peoples
Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), advocates and communities across Indian Country and the United States rally together to honor survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves hit milestones in first round win
It was a night to remember for Cherokee as their coach was honored, one of their players hit a milestone scoring mark, and the team set a state record. And, they won a playoff game.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves more than double Pine Lake Prep
The Lady Braves (21-4) held Pine Lake Prep (11-14) to single digit scoring numbers in each of the four periods in their 1A state playoff first round match-up on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: 1A West Region state playoff results (First Round)
These are the results of the boys and girls 1A West Region state basketball playoff games from Tuesday, Feb. 23 as well as second round pairings for Thursday, Feb. 25.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James Pepion
James Pepion, 40, of Cherokee, went to his eternal home.
OBITUARY: Alvin (Al) G. Rogers
Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed
Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host panel discussion about environmentalism on April 21
Western Carolina University will host a panel discussion titled “Modern Environmentalism: From the 1960s to Today” in the theater of A.K. Hinds University Center on Monday, April 21.
Easter Story in Song at Acquoni Baptist Church
April 20 at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend this performance of the Acquoni Baptist Chapel Choir. Following the presentation, there will be a time of refreshment and fellowship featuring finger foods.
Revival at Cherokee Church of God
April 21-27 at 7pm nightly. Missionaries Wayne, Doris and Phillip Pressley will be in revival with Pastor Charles Griffin. Sunday Services will be held on April 27 at 10am and 6pm. The church is located at 2376 Wolfetown Road. Info: (828) 400-9753 or (828) 235-8546...
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