NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“We’re not going to lose it.”: Walk highlights Cherokee Speakers and language-learning
“We’re not going to lose it. We’re not,” Bo Lossiah, New Kituwah Academy curriculum and instruction supervisor, told a crowd gathered following the Annual Cherokee Speakers Walk of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
“An experience for the ages”: 407 Project holds latest groundbreaking
The next piece is in place for the 407: Gateway to Adventure project in Sevier County, Tennessee. Smoky Gap is the name of the newest attraction to the property owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It is set to be completed by 2025, and an official groundbreaking was held on site on the morning of Tuesday, April 11.
Kituwah, LLC breaking ground on ‘Smoky Gap’ Entertainment District at The 407: Gateway to Adventure
Kituwah, LLC will begin development of “Smoky Gap” on Tuesday, April 11, a unique entertainment district located within The 407: Gateway to Adventure in Sevierville. Smoky Gap will be the first of several phases of development and is expected to open in 2025.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Language books distributed at event
Hundreds of members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) lined up inside and outside of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 29 to receive a free book to help start them on a journey towards Cherokee language fluency.
WCU biologist: Near normal weather should produce vibrant fall colors in mountains
If the current long-range weather forecast of close-to-normal weather conditions pans out, the mountains of Western North Carolina should produce a typically bright display of fall leaf color this year – enough to satisfy both the region’s residents and the thousands of visitors who travel in for nature’s annual show.
We’re Still Here: Cherokee High School Choir looks to leave its mark
Fifteen pairs of shoes take the stage. A butterfly festival inside, and beads of sweat running past their eyes as they gaze out at 1,500 people.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Maturing of the Church, It’s Thinking and Ways
We are each to function with the amount of individual preparation work being done.
EDITORIAL: Cherokee needs a downtown parking garage…yesterday!
Downtown Cherokee needs a parking garage to serve both the business district (aka downtown) and the cultural district, and it needs it now…actually yesterday.
COMMENTARY: The Second Shot
Roughly four weeks ago, I received my first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine inoculation. Wednesday, Feb. 24, I went in for the second shot.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Kudos to Coach Tullos, a class act
Willis Tullos, Braves head basketball coach, won his 600th career game on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Franklin as Cherokee edged a scrappy Franklin squad 84-78. That is a monumental achievement.
BASKETBALL: Franklin edges Cherokee in hard fought game
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-4) lost a hard fought game to the Franklin Lady Panthers (9-5) on Saturday, Jan. 16 by three points (55-52).
BASKETBALL: Coach Tullos gets 600th career win
The Cherokee Braves (13-3) fought and scrapped the entire game as they topped Franklin (2-12) by a score of 84-78 to give their beloved coach a milestone win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Agnes Wolfe
Agnes Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. She was born in Cherokee to the late Charles and Cecelia Johnson.
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor
Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mason Walkingstick and Lucy Walkingstick.
OBITUARY: Herman Wachacha Sr.
Herman Wachacha Sr., age 67, of the Snowbird Community, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after an extended illness.
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...
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