NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation citizen awarded Medal of Honor
Cherokee Nation citizen Dwight Birdwell, 74, is the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War after President Joe Biden awarded him the military’s highest recognition Tuesday, July 5 at the White House.
Cherokee Police Chief Carla Neadeau steps up for her community
Blindsided is one of the only ways to describe Carla Neadeau as she was stepping into her new role.
Supreme Court rules that states can prosecute non-Indians in Indian Country
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, June 29 that states now have the ability to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes in Indian Country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and the 2019 motto is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Write the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair Theme and win a prize
If you are an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, you are eligible to submit the entry form for the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair theme.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Sifting through the muck
Running for office has become a very dirty business. Allegations of vote buying, vote tampering, corrupt candidates, and nasty attack advertising permeate the election landscape.
COMMENTARY: How is there still litter?
As you drive around the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), you will see beautiful mountains and streams, and you might be lucky enough to catch a Smoky Mountain sunset – one of the best on the planet.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Baptism fulfills all righteousness in Christ
Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves take second at Holidays tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (8-3) took second place at the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament held Dec. 21-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Braves spread ball around in big win over Bulldogs
Four Cherokee (6-2) players were in double digits and a total of 12 players scored in a blowout 90-27 home win over the visiting Murphy Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 8.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ethel Smith Cunningham
Ethel Smith Cunningham, 89, of Sylva, formerly of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday March 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Ardina Walkingstick
Ardina Walkingstick, age 26, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mission Hospital following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther
Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther age 63, of Cherokee, formerly of Andrews, passed away unexpectedly in his home in the Wolftown Community on March 11, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse to hold April 7 training workshop at WCU
CULLOWHEE – The Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse will host a daylong training session on integrated care and recovery Monday, April 7, at Western Carolina University. The event, to be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Room 204 of the Health and Human Sciences...
Family of Luther and Elnora Murphy Easter Reunion Dinner
April 20 at 2pm at Bethabara Church fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish and drinks. Info: Deb 736-0065 or Gail 736-1002
Mediation Training offered in Webster
Mountain Mediation Services is offering a Community Mediation Training later this Spring in Webster on May 6-8 from 9 am to 4:30 pm for individuals who wish to learn neutral ways to mediate conflicts in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and...
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