NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Report for October to December 2022
The following Tribal Court Report for October to December 2022 was submitted by Sunshine Parker, Cherokee Tribal Court associate judge.
Kituwah, LLC selected to present at RES2023
Kituwah, LLC announced that it has been selected to present at the 2023 Reservation Economic Summit (RES) being held April 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Police Commission hosts March meeting
The EBCI Police Commission hosted their monthly meeting in the conference room at the offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Thursday, March 9.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee named in AARP’s top fall destinations listing
From sipping on apple cider to hiking through the woods while leaves fall around you, fall has its share of cozy moments. Cherokee, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, has been named one of the best fall destinations in a recent survey by the AARP.
Mountain Heritage awards will be presented to Sylva resident, historical society
Western Carolina University’s 2019 Mountain Heritage Awards, given in honor of achievements in historic preservation and outstanding cultural contributions in the region, will be presented at Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Blue Ridge Stage at 12:30 p.m.
Original artist giving Sequoyah statue a facelift
Chisel in hand, a noted sculptor and artist climbed atop a piece that was dedicated in Cherokee nearly 30 years ago.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Living life with whimsy is more important than ever
The past year has been hard on everyone, and living life with whimsy is more important now than ever. It is very easy to become inundated with “bad stuff” daily, and it is necessary to take yourself out of that reality once in awhile.
COMMENTARY: Tsali Care Center’s zero COVID count is remarkable
Tsali Care Center is one of the only nursing homes in the state of North Carolina that has not had a case of COVID-19 since the pandemic began last year.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Kingdom of God – Thinking and Doing
As we begin to apply what we’ve learned, we’re now entering the ‘how to do it’ portion of our understanding. In the Kingdom of God, we’re each responsible to make full use of, and build on, what we’ve been learning.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win SMC tourney, Coach Mintz gets 300th
When you can win the conference tournament title and give your head coach a milestone win at the same time, it’s a good day.
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners hosting 4th Annual Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners are presenting their 4th annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 28.
ON THE SIDELINES: Roll on Braves Nation…or, is it Brave Nation?
This entire article revolves around the use of the letter “s”. To use or not to use, that truly is the question.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Andrea Denise Swayney
Andrea Denise Swayney, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Barbara Jane Owle
Barbara Jane (Garrett) Owle, 73 of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
OBITUARY: Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon
Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon, age 101, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the daughter of the late Cam and Minda Sneed of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26
Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26.
Lye dumpling class
April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building. The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll. Participants must bring a large bowl. All other ingredients and supplies will be provided. If this class fills up...
WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15
Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
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