NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission meets for first time in 2023
The Cherokee Police Commission met on Thursday, Jan. 19 to address items at the turn of the year and any ongoings issues involving the police department.
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mobile Chiropractic brings convenient care to Cherokee
Chiropractic care is something that is more than commonplace in most towns and cities. Zoom in on Cherokee, and there’s not a single private chiropractor. This is something Dr. Eric Shapiro and his wife, Beth Lingerfelt, slowly started to realize.
4-H youth win at District Public Speaking Competition
Several Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H youth placed at the West District 4-H Activity Day at McDowell High School in Marion on Saturday, June 15.
Local produce stand offers more than fresh food
Jorge Perez carries a bag of fruit to a customer’s car, a wide smile as he goes.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Is it public or is it not?
There was a recent discussion by Tribal Council that took place regarding the efforts to approve tribal dollars of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for use in the purchase of a commercial casino in Indiana. It was a heated discussion.
COMMENTARY: Tantrum or fighting back…
How would you folks at home feel if we had a tribal election and the obvious loser of that election went off on Twitter, and everywhere else, claiming that he won and whining that the election was stolen even though that particular election, due to previous attempts by outside actors and agitators, was the most secure in tribal history?
COMMENTARY: Why I’ll be taking the COVID-19 vaccine
If you asked me a few weeks ago whether I’d take the vaccine, I would probably say ‘yes, but not right now’.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: How about starting a CHS Athletic Hall of Fame?
Last week, there were several major announcements from pro sports hall of fames.
BASKETBALL: Braves top century mark in win at Rosman
If you like to see the ball go through the hoop – a lot – then, you definitely should have been in the quaint, Hoosiers-esque gym at Rosman on Friday, Jan. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves almost double Rosman in road win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (10-3) were on fire as they came close to doubling the output of the Rosman Lady Tigers in a conference road win on Friday, Jan. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
OBITUARY: Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy
The family of Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy, 57, of the Birdtown Community, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.
OBITUARY: Gracia Lorraine Parra-Rubio
Gracia Lorriane Parra-Rubio, age 39, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital 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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