NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Public defender and victims’ rights ordinances passed in Council
Thursday morning (March 3) EBCI Tribal Council passed Ordinances 139 and 143, two items that look to reshape the experience in the tribal justice system.
Cherokee receives first electric school bus in North Carolina
Thanks to efforts by the Cherokee Boys Club (CBC) and EBCI Air Quality Program, North Carolina’s first fully electric school bus has arrived in Cherokee.
Rhodarmer named an Honorary Member of Tribe
A man known for his love of Cherokee history and work at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum has been made an Honorary Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Tribal Council passed Res. No. 187 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, Feb. 3 bestowing that honor on Charlie Rhodarmer who has worked at the Museum since July 2000.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Maj. Donald Rose (Ret.) served all over the world
Major Donald Rose (Ret.), an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is a veteran of the Korean War, Vietnam, the Cold War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Kananesgi Basket & Carving Festival highlights a proud tradition
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was full of beautiful designs and traditions going back many generations as the Kananesgi Basket & Carving Festival was held on Saturday, Nov. 3.
Qualla Boundary Public Library unveils new look
The Qualla Boundary Public Library officially re-opened with a new look on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 2. The facility received new paint and carpet throughout as well as several layout changes to improve the flow throughout.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A bitter pill to swallow
Nobody likes being quarantined; particularly if you are not sick.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Renew your thinking
“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
COMMENTARY: Confusion is not helpful…
When I started this episode of the Mr. Bill Show report the major news was the ongoing pandemic and the confusion emanating from the White House.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves take second at Holidays tournament
The Cherokee Braves (8-3) averaged 94 points per game as they took second place at the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament held Dec. 21-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves take second at Holidays tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (8-3) took second place at the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament held Dec. 21-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Braves spread ball around in big win over Bulldogs
Four Cherokee (6-2) players were in double digits and a total of 12 players scored in a blowout 90-27 home win over the visiting Murphy Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun
Jessica Calhoun, 29, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her young daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, also of Cherokee. Known by family and friends as Jet, Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Kalonaheskie.
OBITUARY: Angelica “Angie” Conseen
Angelica “Angie” Conseen, 67, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Donald (Donnie) Walker
Donald (Donnie) Walker, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker.
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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