NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“They gave their all”: Cherokee honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The sun shone brightly on the marble stones, bronze plaques, and flags at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Monday, May 30 as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Remember the Removal Riders embark on 2022 journey
With a slight breeze going through the valley at Kituwah, the thoughts of 12 Cherokee men and women turned to a journey ahead and their ancestors before. The 2022 Remember the Removal (RTR) riders received a send-off from Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, on the evening of Friday, May 27.
EBCI Family Safety receives $2.2 million grant
The EBCI Family Safety Program and the Public Health and Human Services Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced on Wednesday, May 25 the procurement of the Improving Child Welfare through Investing in Family Grant, a five-year, $2.2 million grant to support the needs of vulnerable families in the Cherokee Community.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Warriors of Anikituhwa invited back to London
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was put on a world stage on New Year’s Day. Members of the Warriors of Anikituhwa, joined by other members of the Tribe, participated in the annual London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee School Board’s first meeting of 2019
Cherokee School Board meetings are open to the public and routinely occur on the first and third Mondays of each month.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Squeaky wheel gets the grease…
One of the most important things we can do as citizens of this region is to support our community.
COMMENTARY: We have all been here before….
I’ve watched the highlights of both Democrat and Republican conventions and the contrast is truly amazing.
COMMENTARY: Don’t move rocks in tribal, park waterways
I drive by the Oconaluftee River, on the Qualla Boundary, multiple times daily and I frequently take walks on the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It seems that as tourism increases in late spring and summer, a practice increases – one that damages river ecosystems for many species…moving and stacking rocks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Three Braves in double digits in win over Swain
On paper, the game should have been closer. Cherokee had three players in double digits. Swain had three players in double digits.
BASKETBALL: Lossiah leads Lady Braves over Swain
LeLe Lossiah led Cherokee (11-3) over Swain on Tuesday, Jan. 12 as the Lady Braves remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
WRESTLING: Cherokee defeated by defending champs
The Cherokee Braves fell to the defending 1A NCHSAA State Champions Mitchell Mountaineers in the multi-team McDowell Duals on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the McDowell High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ancil Crutchfield
Ancil Crutchfield, 84, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2021 peacefully at his residence.
OBITUARY: Nannie (Kalonaheskie) Calhoun
Nannie (Kalonaheskie) Calhoun, 70, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 while at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Shelly Jo Head
Shelly Jo Head, of Forest City gained her heavenly wings on Monday morning, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1978 and was a loving mother and daughter. She was loved by all who knew her and never met a stranger. Shelly was known for her artistic skills...
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host ‘sneak peek’ of new undergrad engineering facility at Biltmore Park
Western Carolina University will host a “sneak peek” Wednesday, April 16, of the soon-to-be-opened laboratories and classrooms that will enable the expansion of WCU’s undergraduate engineering program to the Asheville-Hendersonville area.
Volunteers needed for the 13th Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
Volunteer spots are available on Friday, Aug. 1 from 9am – 8pm for pre-registration. Spots are available on Saturday, Aug. 2 for the following: Registration (5:30-10am); Spotters (7:30am – 12pm); Lunch (10am – 12:30pm); Bait, Weight and Fish Cleaning Stations...
“Old Drexel Furniture Plant of Whittier” Community Planning Event
April 29 from 6-8pm at Smokey Mountain Elementary School cafeteria. The site is presently being called the “Smoky Mountain Agricultural Development Station”. The purpose of these community outreach meetings is to get the public’s input on the development of the...
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