NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Rep. Crowe investigated by Ethics Review Committee
An ethics investigations report has found there was ‘probable cause’ that Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe committed a Code of Ethics violation during an incident that occurred on Feb. 7.
Haywood man sentenced to 105 years on rape, sexual assault charges
A Haywood County man’s guilty plea this week on rape and sexual-assault charges netted a 47-year-old Haywood County man a likely life sentence.
FDA launches campaign aimed at preventing e-cigarette use among Native youth
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of the “Next Legends” Youth E-cigarette Prevention Campaign on Wednesday, June 8 as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lambert, Ledford win top Cherokee Indian Hospital Awards
Cynthia Lambert and Amanda Ledford took home the top two honors at the annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Awards ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 6. Held in the hospital’s Rotunda, the awards honored excellence for 2018. Lambert won the Hayes Award and Ledford was named 2018 Employee of the Year.
McSwain and Walkingstick achieve National Board Certification
Cherokee Central Schools School Board recognized two outstanding teachers at their school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick achieved National Board certification in December 2018.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and the 2019 motto is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Arise!
“Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.”
COMMENTARY: Sifting through the muck
Running for office has become a very dirty business. Allegations of vote buying, vote tampering, corrupt candidates, and nasty attack advertising permeate the election landscape.
COMMENTARY: How is there still litter?
As you drive around the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), you will see beautiful mountains and streams, and you might be lucky enough to catch a Smoky Mountain sunset – one of the best on the planet.
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: Ethel Smith Cunningham
Ethel Smith Cunningham, 89, of Sylva, formerly of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday March 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Ardina Walkingstick
Ardina Walkingstick, age 26, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mission Hospital following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther
Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther age 63, of Cherokee, formerly of Andrews, passed away unexpectedly in his home in the Wolftown Community on March 11, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
R.C.W. returns to Wolftown Gym
Reservation Championship Wrestling (R.C.W.) will bring another high-flying, action-packed wrestling show to Wolftown Gym on Saturday, April 12. R.C.W. is the first Native American-owned and operated wrestling foundation and features local wrestlers as well as...
3rd Annual Aubrey Littlejohn Child Abuse Prevention Walk flyer
Jones-Bowman Leadership Program seeks nominations
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is currently recruiting EBCI tribal members who are undergraduate college students to participate in its 2014-15 program. Students may only be nominated by a community member and the deadline for nominations is Tuesday, May 6...
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