NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sylva man sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug charges
A Sylva man who arrived an hour late to court, appeared to nap through his trial, admitted to using methamphetamine and smoking marijuana during the three-days of proceedings, then attempted to bolt from the courtroom after jury members returned guilty...
“Hallowed ground”: Burgess-Oocumma Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery dedicated
A small plot of land in the Wolftown Community will serve as the final resting place for Cherokee veterans for generations to come, and it will be guarded by the memory of two Cherokee heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Interior Dept. takes steps to increase voter registration in Indigenous communities
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday, March 24 that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Trail of Tears dedication by National Trails System
With the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System, a commemoration with the Removal 180 years ago was unveiled at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) Monday, Oct. 29. Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed was on hand to address the event, and so was Susan Abram, president of the North Carolina Trail of Tears Association along with Jack Baker, president of the National Trail of Tears Association.
Landscapes by Jenean Hornbuckle to be exhibited in Virginia
Art on 16 Contemporary Gallery, in Marion, Va., is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November by exhibiting the landscape paintings of Jenean Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What a difference 50 or 60 years can make…
Skin color matters! It took the threat of the loss of corporate sponsorship to change a name that would not be changed.
Indian Country reacts to retiring of Redskins name and logo
The Washington NFL organization announced on the morning of Monday, July 13 that it was retiring its Redskins name and logo. Following are comments and statements from leaders and organizations throughout Indian Country on this decision:
COMMENTARY: Bellwether
We are a people of signs. We watch nature and look for the way things in it speak to us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Braves hustle, shoot well in home opener
Cherokee (2-1) almost tripled Blue Ridge’s (2-2) output as the Braves won their home opener 94-38 on Friday, Dec. 4.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves’ defense shuts down Blue Ridge in home opener
LeLe Lossiah, Lady Braves senior, scored ten more points than the entire Blue Ridge (3-1) team as Cherokee (2-1) won their home opener.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using Jesus’ authority, all people can trump our enemy’s power
“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.
OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick
Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
OBITUARY: Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.)
Hugh Jasper Bradley (H.J.) passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital Jan. 21, 2021, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Jones-Bowman cornhole tournament
5th Sunday Singing
March 30 at 2pm at Zion Hill. Pastor Michael Brown invites everyone and all singers.
Yard Sale
March 29 from 8am – 1pm at the BIA. This is being sponsored by the Big Cove Pentecostal Church.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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