NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council approves $3.2 million budget for hotel remodeling
During the May session held on the morning of Thursday, May 4, Tribal Council approved to cover costs to remodel and rebrand the Chestnut Tree and Hampton Inn hotels located on the Qualla Boundary.
No criminal charges to be filed in shooting death of Lambert Wilson
No criminal charges will be brought against a South Carolina resident who shot and killed Lambert Wilson last fall, according to District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch.
Cherokee JROTC Obstacle Course dedicated in honor of Cherokee hero
JROTC students at Cherokee High School (CHS) for years to come will go on an obstacle course, dubbed “Reuben’s Run”, that has been dedicated to a hero of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mountain Heritage awards will be presented to Sylva resident, historical society
Western Carolina University’s 2019 Mountain Heritage Awards, given in honor of achievements in historic preservation and outstanding cultural contributions in the region, will be presented at Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Blue Ridge Stage at 12:30 p.m.
Original artist giving Sequoyah statue a facelift
Chisel in hand, a noted sculptor and artist climbed atop a piece that was dedicated in Cherokee nearly 30 years ago.
One step at a time: How dancing is saving JaTanna Feather’s life
JaTanna Feather takes a long look at her dancers. A few dozen pairs of feet bounce off the stage at the fairgrounds.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Living life with whimsy is more important than ever
The past year has been hard on everyone, and living life with whimsy is more important now than ever. It is very easy to become inundated with “bad stuff” daily, and it is necessary to take yourself out of that reality once in awhile.
COMMENTARY: Tsali Care Center’s zero COVID count is remarkable
Tsali Care Center is one of the only nursing homes in the state of North Carolina that has not had a case of COVID-19 since the pandemic began last year.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Kingdom of God – Thinking and Doing
As we begin to apply what we’ve learned, we’re now entering the ‘how to do it’ portion of our understanding. In the Kingdom of God, we’re each responsible to make full use of, and build on, what we’ve been learning.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves stay perfect in conference
The Cherokee Lady Braves stayed perfect (9-0) in Big Smoky Mountain Conference play with a 25-point (80-55) win at Murphy on Friday, Jan. 29.
WRESTLING: Braves win big at Hiwassee Dam
The Cherokee Braves picked up a non-conference victory against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles by a score of 46-18 on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
WRESTLING: Toineeta becomes the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the West
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta achieved a major career milestone as he defeated the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the west
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Barbara Jane Owle
Barbara Jane (Garrett) Owle, 73 of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
OBITUARY: Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon
Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon, age 101, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the daughter of the late Cam and Minda Sneed of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Frances Queen Toineeta
Frances Queen Toineeta, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Abraham Queen and Nannie Calonaheskie. Frances is survived by her children, Donna Toineeta Lossiah, Berdie...
HAPPENINGS
WCU welcoming prospective students to Open House on April 5
Western Carolina University will throw open its doors to prospective students and their families and friends as the university holds Open House on Saturday, April 5.
Turkey shoot fundraiser for Kara Martin
April 5 at 5pm. 20- $2 rounds 2-$5rounds. Food and drinks will be sold.
SCC offers free artists workshops
SCC’s Nantahala School for the Arts will be offering two free workshops for artists this spring. These workshops are free of charge and designed to provide essential skills necessary for the successful operation of a studio-based business.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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