NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search for Fortner “moving into a different stage”
The boots-on-the-ground investigation into the disappearance of Jackson County resident Aaron Fortner, 25, is ending, at least for now, after state and local agencies combed miles of terrain for more than a week.
National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its Board of Trustees
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its board of trustees.
Man in custody following McDonald’s fatal shooting
A man is in custody facing three felony charges following a fatal shooting at the McDonald’s at 748 Casino Trail on the evening of Friday, Feb. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Trail of Tears dedication by National Trails System
With the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System, a commemoration with the Removal 180 years ago was unveiled at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) Monday, Oct. 29. Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed was on hand to address the event, and so was Susan Abram, president of the North Carolina Trail of Tears Association along with Jack Baker, president of the National Trail of Tears Association.
Landscapes by Jenean Hornbuckle to be exhibited in Virginia
Art on 16 Contemporary Gallery, in Marion, Va., is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November by exhibiting the landscape paintings of Jenean Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: An open letter from Chief Sneed regarding George Floyd’s death
Like all Americans, I was outraged when I saw the video of George Floyd pleading for his life, only to have his pleas fall upon deaf ears and his life snuffed out at the hands of an overzealous government official.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Every decision impacts your life
Pastor Melton reminds each person, “The Church is here to teach us something that will lead and guide us—that we will be able to take away with us,
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, our joy!
“Yes, I am the vine, ye are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Stamper, King lead Lady Braves over Murphy
Cherokee’s point guards lit up the Charles George Memorial Arena against Murphy on Friday, Dec. 18.
WRESTLING: Braves fall to Swain in Conference opener
The Cherokee Braves wrestling team fell to the Swain County Maroon Devils by a team score of 54-22 in a home meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
BASKETBALL: Braves fall to undefeated Yellow Jackets
The Cherokee Braves (5-2) had a tough road trip to Hayesville on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Two Yellow Jackets had over 20 points including Braxton Cox (21) and Zachary Cottrell (28) as Hayesville remained undefeated (4-0) with a 92-68 win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Donovan Rickell Underwood
Donovan Rickell Underwood, 48 of Sylva, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch
The family of Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch are grieved to announce her passing on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Ollie Littlejohn Bigwitch, 85, was from the Wolftown Community of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle
The family of Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle, 27, of Cherokee is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Community Clean-up Day
April 12 at 9am at the Big Y Community Building. Bright safety vests will be provided for each team, along with trash bags and safety cones. There will also be police patrols assisting to make this a safe project. After the clean- up is finished, the community...
Language Classes at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Mondays on April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 from 6:30-9pm at the Museum in Vonore, Tenn. There will be a beginning class and an advanced beginner class. The cost of the class for all four evenings is $40, and a $5 discount will be given if you have taken the class...
Jackson County Democratic Annual Convention
April 5 at the Jackson County Justice Center located at 401 Grindstaff Road in Sylva. The meeting will take place in Courtroom 2 on the second floor. Registration will begin at 9:30am with the meeting starting promptly at 10am and ending at noon. All Democrats are...
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