NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Lengthy work session held on constitution referendum issues
Tribal Council held a work session, lasting nearly three hours, on legislation seeking new referendum questions regarding the proposed constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The session was held on the morning of Wednesday, June 21 on Res. No. 627 (2023).
CIPD makes drug bust during probation check
Officers with the Cherokee Indian Police Department conducted a probation check off of Long Branch Road on Friday, June 16.
CCS School Board reviews coaching contracts
Much of the School Board’s open discussion at the meeting on Monday, June 19 revolved around contract renewals for coaches at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS). There were several other personnel items passed as well, but none of those prompted open discussion.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
SCC announces fall 2019 graduates
More than 180 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
STEAM Night held at Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School (CES) held its third annual STEAM night on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 14.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Crystal ball
Look at our Tribal Code. It contains many vagaries and contradictory statements; not my words; words from the lips of our own Tribal Council members.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The perfecting of our faith
“My job is to perfect our faith, added Pastor Melton. “Keep on praying. His answers are ‘Yes’ and, we speak the ‘Amen.’”
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SPORTS FLASHBACK: Theodore Owl Reed: Education pioneer, Carlisle Indians member
In the early 1900s, Theodore “Ted” Owl Reed, an EBCI tribal member, left his home in North Carolina to begin a life-long search for higher education in the service of Native Americans.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts five-school meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a five-school meet on Wednesday, March 16. Hayesville won the boys team contest with 167 points and Robbinsville won the girls team with 153 points. Following are results for each event: Girls Team Scores 1 –...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rev. Ray Anthony Lambert
Rev. Ray Anthony Lambert, 88, of the Tow String Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021.
OBITUARY: James Stewart Cucumber
James “Jimmy” Stewart Cucumber, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021.
OBITUARY: Jason Lee Thompson
Jason “Jake” Lee Thompson, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Beulah Thompson and Lizzie Tushka King; also, his aunt, Elsie T. Calhoun.
HAPPENINGS
Holy Week and Easter Services at Cherokee Wesleyan Church
April 17 at 6pm – Special Communion Service commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. April 18 at 6pm – Good Friday Service recalling Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. April 20 at 10am – Sunday School for all ages, 11am – Special Easter Service...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 17)
Non-profit gathering planned for area
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation announces a meet and greet for area non-profit organizations wishing to apply for 2014 grants from the community fund. Non-profits are invited to bring information related to upcoming projects to share with the board...
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