NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Police Commission pledges support to transitional program
Police Commission pledges support to transitional program
New EMS Family Playground officially opens
Kylex Pheasant, a youth member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, cut the ribbon as the brand-new EMS Family Playground opened officially in the Yellowhill Community on the afternoon of Thursday, May 11. The facility, which will be under the management of the Cherokee Recreation program, is located adjacent to the EMS Building off of Acquoni Road.
Investment Committee updates EBCI Financial Literacy Program
The Investment Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is working to increase the financial literacy of tribal members of all ages.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Destiny Mills used her platform to spread her culture and grow
Destiny Mills, who has held the title of 2018-19 Teen Miss Cherokee, knew she had a lot to learn when she stepped into her role.
Hernandez enjoyed traveling, meeting people during reign
On a warm, humid night in Cherokee, a crowd of several thousand people fell silent as the microphone was handed to the youngest, smallest person to speak during the 44th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow.
Siweumptewa represented two tribes during her reign
Destiny Siweumptewa was crowned the 2018-19 Junior Miss Cherokee during last year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. This past year has been an exciting ride filled with new experiences and learning opportunities while representing not only the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians but also another part of her heritage – the Hopi Tribe of Arizona.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Don’t miss the blessing!
In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, according to the Apostle Paul, there are five characteristics given in the formation of the new Church.
COMMENTARY: Special orders don’t upset us.
I suppose restaurants are still reeling from the dramatic shift in regulation and the changes in the mindset of their clientele.
COMMENTARY: As you travel, make time to visit Cherokee sites
As you travel on spring or summer trips, try to make a little time for side trips to some of the numerous Cherokee historical sites around the southeastern United States.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: It was 20 years ago today…
It was twenty years ago today, Coach Pinnix taught the girls to press…(go ahead sing along, you know you want to).
BASKETBALL: Braves top 100 for sixth time
A total of 10 Cherokee (17-3, 9-1) players scored as the Braves topped 100 points for the sixth time this season in a big 102-62 win at home against Robbinsville (6-8, 2-6) on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves clinch share of SMC title
It was a good news day. Punxsatawney Phil didn’t see his shadow predicting an early spring and the Cherokee Lady Braves (16-4, 10-0) clinched at least a share of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rinda Lee Bradley
Rinda Lee Bradley, retired Indian Health Service employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at her home in Phoenix, Ariz. She was 63 years old.
OBITUARY: Clarence Leslie Murphy
Clarence Leslie “Les” Murphy, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct., 2021, after an extended illness, at Cherokee Indian Hospital with his family by his side.
OBITUARY: Courtney Leigh Hicks
Cortney Leigh Hicks, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
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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