NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Standingdeer sentenced to 240 to 348 months on statutory rape charge
A man who had sex multiple times with an underage teen, impregnating her, will spend at least the next two decades in prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Upgrades coming along to Cherokee Cablevision infrastructure
BalsamWest took over operations of Cherokee Cablevision in December 2021 and has been working to upgrade the system. Those improvements are coming along, but there is still a lot of work to be done says Jason Maples, BalsamWest vice president of sales and marketing.
Other tribes join EBCI in opposition to Congressional route for federal recognition
Several other federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations have joined with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to oppose groups seeking federal recognition as an Indian tribe through Congressional means.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It is important – now more than ever
I have often been critical (constructively, of course) of the tendency of media organizations, particularly news organizations, to mix opinion and fact in news reporting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is our everything
Omnipotent, Means He is the All-Powerful God,
COMMENTARY: A bitter pill to swallow
Nobody likes being quarantined; particularly if you are not sick.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves get big conference road win
In a game that was close until late in the third period, the Cherokee Lady Braves (5-2) got a key road win that may have big ramifications later on in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Led by Pooh King with 18 points, the Lady Braves won 56-42 over Hayesville who fell to 0-4 on the season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using Jesus’ authority, all people can trump our enemy’s power
“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.
OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick
Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
OBITUARY: Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.)
Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.) passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital Jan. 21, 2021, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Historical Association looking for 2014 workers
Cherokee Historical Association is now accepting applications for Retail, Box Office and Concession workers for the 2014 season. Please contact Michael Lambert at (828) 497-2111 for more information or stop by the Cherokee Historical Association main office to pick up...
WCU Fine Art Museum to host ‘Remote Sites of War’ exhibition
CULLOWHEE – The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University will present a spring exhibition titled “Remote Sites of War,” featuring more than 110 works by North Carolina-based artists Todd Drake, Skip Rohde and Christopher Sims. The exhibition opens Thursday,...
WCU to hold 35th annual International Festival on April 9
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University campus will be transformed into a small global village as the university holds an annual celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of its international student population. The 35th annual International Festival,...
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