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
Park Volunteer receives Regional Recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Thursday, Sept. 26 that dedicated Park Volunteer, Jim Goddard, has won the National Park Service Southeast Regional Hartzog Award for Enduring Service.
Cherokee named in AARP’s top fall destinations listing
From sipping on apple cider to hiking through the woods while leaves fall around you, fall has its share of cozy moments. Cherokee, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, has been named one of the best fall destinations in a recent survey by the AARP.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Don’t miss The Blessing!
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. (These verses contain five characteristics of the New Testament Church. Can we measure up to one of the first of the established churches, under the New Covenant?)
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Hey look, there goes a bandwagon…
I’m laughing this week at the number of Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos fans popping up.
WRESTLING: Toineeta wins SMC Tournament, named Most Outstanding Wrestler
Less than a week after a marque victory and claiming the number-one ranking in the west by Retro Rankings, Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta squared off against Rosman’s Tanner Whitman in a rematch to determine the top wrestler in the 145lbs division of the Smoky Mountain Conference on Saturday, Jan. 30.
BASKETBALL: Braves outrun Murphy in key road win
The Cherokee Braves (16-3) remained atop the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a big 90-41 win at Murphy (1-15) on Friday, Jan. 29.
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 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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