NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe opens housing project in Whittier
Sixteen housing units opened on Lambert Wilson Way in Whittier, N.C. following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the warm afternoon of Wednesday, July 26. The units set on a 5.34 acre tract of land that is the site of the former Whittier School and are a project of the Cherokee Indian Housing Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Pride in product: Cherokee’s cannabis operation
The sun shines through the top of a greenhouse as a Cherokee agriculturist tends to his plants. James Bradley, cultivation manager at the cannabis farm operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in the Birdtown Community, planted the first seed at the operation and works hard to expand his own knowledge and skill in working with the plants.
Referendum on adult-use cannabis will be on September ballot
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will get to vote on whether or not to allow adult-use (sometimes referred to as recreational) cannabis on tribal lands.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
3rd Grade Principal's Honor Roll - Alaina Hull, Angelica A-kwi-na, Ava Murphy Walkingstick, Blaze Crowe, Braelyn Murphy, Cambry Stamper, Cher Crow-Garcia, Colton Wilnoty, Emily Teesateskie, Georjia Girty, Greyson Ledford, Greyson Panther, Jacqueline Fourkiller-Raby,...
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Quarter
3rd Grade Principal's Honor Roll - Angelica A-kwi-na, Ava Murphy Walkingstick, Blaze Crowe, Braelyn Murphy, Cambry Stamper, Cyrus Crowe, Jacqueline Fourkiller-Raby, Janessa Owl, Jeron Martens, Kalia Reed, Lauren Arsana, Maya Lossiah, Natalee Tedrick, Nyra Reed, Riley...
Cherokee students presenting “Braves on Broadway”
The Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center will be filled with the sounds of Broadway on the evenings of Feb. 27-28.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has our hand
We must connect to what Jesus is doing and we will do well. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water. God had his hand even though he began to be distracted by the storm and began to sink. Jesus, with His right hand, held him. Wherever Jesus is, there is safety. Answers are in the Church. You can also be an answer.
COMMENTARY: How about them dawgs…and cats?
As a Tribe, we continue to struggle with pet care. Individually, we love ‘em. Most of the responses we get when we inquire about the thoughts of the public are positive when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of animals on the Qualla Boundary. P
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Principles to choose to live by
As the Church gets older it slows down. We all get out of life what we put into it. Society now seems to want to take from others and give everything to us, but does that really ever happen?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners elect officers, donate to Cancer Support Group
Cherokee Runners held their annual meeting on March 19 to elect new officers and make plans for the coming year.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts meet with Swain
The Cherokee High School varsity track team hosted the Swain County Maroon Devils and Lady Devils and one runner from Rosman on Wednesday, March 30.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee travels to Murphy in three-team meet
The Cherokee varsity track teams traveled to Murphy High School for a three-team meet with Murphy and Robbinsville on Wednesday, March 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: Nicholas Daniel Bird
Nicholas “Rupert” Daniel Bird, age 38, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 following a brief hospital stay at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
OBIT – Denise Arch McGinnis
Denise Arch McGinnis, 53, of Kingsport, Tenn., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Rebecca Leah Reed
Rebecca Leah Reed, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Easter Sunrise Service at Antioch Baptist Church
April 20 at 7am. The church is located on Cooper’s Creek Road, and everyone is welcome.
Presentation at WCU to address roadside trash, small mammals
A presentation on roadside trash and its implications for small mammals will be delivered Thursday, April 24, at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Ultimate Elvis Tribute contest
Elvis is once again in the building, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort hosts the annual Tribute Artist contest. The winner of the Cherokee Finale will go on to compete against 20-30 other hopefuls from around the world at the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist...
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