NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools dealing with major water damage
During renovation projects at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), construction workers discovered a worrying sign – mold.
Police Chief offers update to Police Commission
The majority of the EBCI Police Commission’s last meeting was spent in discussion with Cherokee Indian Police Chief Josh Taylor.
Swain Co. man found guilty of rape and sexual assault
A jury in Swain County found Robert Simpson, 33, guilty Thursday, March 17 of six felony counts of rape and sexual assault, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Curtis Cochran said in a joint statement.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Day One fitness event focuses on recovery, health, and wellness
About thirty people started the new year off with a focus on health and wellness and how it can help with a new lifestyle for those in recovery from substance abuse.
Long named Frell Owl Award winner
The Frell Owl Award is given annually by the Cherokee Boys Club to those who give long-standing, exemplary service to Cherokee youth.
WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates
A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as Western Carolina University held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Indian Country reacts to retiring of Redskins name and logo
The Washington NFL organization announced on the morning of Monday, July 13 that it was retiring its Redskins name and logo. Following are comments and statements from leaders and organizations throughout Indian Country on this decision:
COMMENTARY: Bellwether
We are a people of signs. We watch nature and look for the way things in it speak to us.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UNC building should be renamed after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is in the process of renaming buildings.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Kudos to Coach Tullos, a class act
Willis Tullos, Braves head basketball coach, won his 600th career game on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Franklin as Cherokee edged a scrappy Franklin squad 84-78. That is a monumental achievement.
BASKETBALL: Franklin edges Cherokee in hard fought game
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-4) lost a hard fought game to the Franklin Lady Panthers (9-5) on Saturday, Jan. 16 by three points (55-52).
BASKETBALL: Coach Tullos gets 600th career win
The Cherokee Braves (13-3) fought and scrapped the entire game as they topped Franklin (2-12) by a score of 84-78 to give their beloved coach a milestone win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith
Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell
Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center.
OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”
John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.
HAPPENINGS
WCU School of Music to hold saxophone concert April 22
Saxophonist Ian Jeffress, accompanied by pianist Lillian Pearson, will present a recital as part of Western Carolina University’s Catamount Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
Cherokee Turkey Season opens Saturday
Cherokee’s spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 12. You are invited to participate as a field reporter and submit turkey harvest data to the Cherokee department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management. This information is important to help the department...
Jackson County Democratic Party Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
April 15 at 6:30pm in the new conference room of the Jackson County Board of Elections, located at 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva. All Democrats are invited to attend the meeting.
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