NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves September referendum vote on Constitution
Tears flowed and people exclaimed for joy as Tribal Council passed legislation approving a referendum on a proposed Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Native American Issues Subcommittee meets in Cherokee
This week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western Division of North Carolina hosted the annual meeting of the Native American Issues Subcommittee (NAIS) in Cherokee.
Cherokee Historical Association measuring its next steps
Very few industries took a bigger hit from the pandemic than entertainment, and the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) was no exception.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee information signs added at Lake Chatuge
In addition to sites along the Quanassee Path in Hayesville, people now have two more places to go to get information about the Cherokee and their communities, thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) partnership with Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA).
Cashwell wins $271K at WSOP Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has officially wrapped up its August World Series of Poker Circuit event. Billy Cashwell, from Stedman, won the Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee earning $271,234 and a circuit ring.
Arch named to Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners for 2019
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Chrissy Arch, chief operating officer (COO) at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, to the Board of Examiners for the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: COVID response from EBCI should be praised
As you look at the municipalities surrounding the Qualla Boundary, you see slow movement through the age-based phases of inoculation in local populations.
COMMENTARY: Give Cherokee a makeover
Cherokee needs a makeover, but it must be one with purpose. Allowing haphazard advertising placements and disjointed building facades will not achieve the uniform traditional look that will represent us in the light we desire.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Church’s Marching Orders’ Given
We’re told by Paul that while in prison he was still able to serve the Lord. By his choosing to witness of all Jesus had accomplished, he could not withhold the Good News from anyone else he encountered.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Three Braves in double digits in win over Swain
On paper, the game should have been closer. Cherokee had three players in double digits. Swain had three players in double digits.
BASKETBALL: Lossiah leads Lady Braves over Swain
LeLe Lossiah led Cherokee (11-3) over Swain on Tuesday, Jan. 12 as the Lady Braves remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
WRESTLING: Cherokee defeated by defending champs
The Cherokee Braves fell to the defending 1A NCHSAA State Champions Mitchell Mountaineers in the multi-team McDowell Duals on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the McDowell High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Arthur Wade
Arthur Wade, 74, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.
OBITUARY: Brian Roy Gomez
Brian Roy Gomez, 32, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father to be the “True Angel” he was on Saturday, Sept. 4.
OBITUARY: Evelyn Legassey
Evelyn O. Legassey, age 89, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Harried Regional Hospital, after a brief 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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