NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Swimmer sentenced to 365 months in prison for second degree murder
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder by a federal jury was sentenced to 365 months in prison on Thursday, March 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Shane McKinley Swimmer, 22. was also ordered to serve eight years of supervised release after he completes his prison term.
Public defender and victims’ rights ordinances passed in Council
Thursday morning (March 3) EBCI Tribal Council passed Ordinances 139 and 143, two items that look to reshape the experience in the tribal justice system.
Cherokee receives first electric school bus in North Carolina
Thanks to efforts by the Cherokee Boys Club (CBC) and EBCI Air Quality Program, North Carolina’s first fully electric school bus has arrived in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Confusion is not helpful…
When I started this episode of the Mr. Bill Show report the major news was the ongoing pandemic and the confusion emanating from the White House.
COMMENTARY: An open letter from Chief Sneed regarding George Floyd’s death
Like all Americans, I was outraged when I saw the video of George Floyd pleading for his life, only to have his pleas fall upon deaf ears and his life snuffed out at the hands of an overzealous government official.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Every decision impacts your life
Pastor Melton reminds each person, “The Church is here to teach us something that will lead and guide us—that we will be able to take away with us,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: McMillan leads Braves in close one over Rockets
Jason McMillan, Braves senior, hit a three-point shot to tie the game at 3-3 early in the first period of a home game against A.C. Reynolds on Monday, Dec. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her mother, Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, also of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun
Jessica Calhoun, 29, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her young daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, also of Cherokee. Known by family and friends as Jet, Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Kalonaheskie.
OBITUARY: Angelica “Angie” Conseen
Angelica “Angie” Conseen, 67, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Fundraiser flyer for the Carolina Blue Devils
VA Benefits Seminar
April 5 from 1-3pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. This event is being presented by the N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion. VA health care, pensions, disability, aid and attendance, Agent Orange exposure, update on Camp...
12th Annual Green Thumb Day Festival
April 12 from 10am – 4pm in Whittier. Proceeds will benefit various local projects such as the New Century Scholarship Program. Local artists and crafters, live plants, yard sale fun, live music, and more. Take Hwy 74 to exit 72, then left on Main Street. There...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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