NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Crowe found guilty of breaking into a home
Macon County jurors found a man guilty last week of breaking into a home in December 2019 in the Nantahala community, District Attorney Ashley Welch said.
Recovery speaker gets candid with Cherokee community
Addiction to drugs is a complicated, multi-layered thing that is often misunderstood. This was the message delivered by Dr. Stephen Loyd, a recovery speaker from Franklin, Tenn., as he spoke to a crowd at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 24.
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Major General Arnold Fields to speak at Cherokee Indian Fair
Major General Arnold Fields will address the assembly of military veterans and visitors to the Veteran’s Day of the Cherokee Indian Fair on Friday, Oct. 5.
Cherokee Central Schools recognized for serving students with severe disabilities
The Cherokee Central Schools Special Services team has been awarded the 2018 McLean-Yoder Award for Excellence (MYAPE).
EBCI 4-H Program wins awards at Swain County Fair
The Swain County Fair was held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Inspiration Park in Bryson City.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How should Native Nations spend COVID-19 funds?
Tribes that receive money will need to spend it by the end of December this year, or else pay back any remaining funds and expenses that are not considered “allowable” under the limited guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Navajo Nation Response to COVID-19 – Economic development, water infrastructure planning
The disproportionate high rates of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation (Nation) has recently made headlines at the world stage and has brought to light the lack of in-home sanitation facilities and lack of potable water infrastructure coverage.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God cannot be stopped
“This is an Amazing and Glorious Day to worship our God. Thank You for the Glory that is working strong and Your being here with us today, O God!” declared Pastor Melton in prayer.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Four Braves in double figures in conference opener
Four Cherokee players were in double digits as the Braves (4-1) won their Smoky Mountain Conference opener over Andrews (0-2) 89-60 at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll over Andrews in conference opener
Cherokee’s Pooh King and Shelby Wolfe combined for 44 points as the Lady Braves (3-2) rolled 80-49 over the Andrews Lady Wildcats (1-1) in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose in 2OT to Lady Rockets
It took four regular periods and two overtime periods for the Lady Braves to decide their home game against the A.C. Reynolds Lady Rockets on Monday, Dec. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Annette Faye (Owle) Fish
Annette Faye (Owle) Fish, 79, of the Cherokee Community, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Beth Ann Owle
Beth Ann Owle, 45, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Beth is preceded in death by her brother, Greg Owle.
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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