NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Josh Taylor steps down, focusing on health and family
Taylor was assigned to his position as police chief on July 29, 2021. Less than 11 months later, he said it was time to step away for the sake of his physical and mental health.
Cherokee Youth Council to host discussion on generational trauma
The Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) is tackling the tough topic of generational trauma in Indian Country during an upcoming event. CYC’s event entitled “A Discussion on Generational Trauma” is scheduled for Monday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center.
Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States
On Tuesday, June 21, ahead of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s visit to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Malerba, Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Long named Frell Owl Award winner
The Frell Owl Award is given annually by the Cherokee Boys Club to those who give long-standing, exemplary service to Cherokee youth.
WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates
A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as Western Carolina University held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.
Letters to Santa from Cherokee Elementary School students
Following are letters to Santa from students at Cherokee Elementary:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s Samson Course
“Samson had tremendous potential. Not many people have started life with credentials like his.
COMMENTARY: Voting – use it or lose it
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact the daily lives of Cherokee people.
COMMENTARY: Only 18 weeks till Christmas
I am not a very social person. I wasn’t when I was younger and I am surely not as I grow older.
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: Nannie (Kalonaheskie) Calhoun
Nannie (Kalonaheskie) Calhoun, 70, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 while at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Shelly Jo Head
Shelly Jo Head, of Forest City gained her heavenly wings on Monday morning, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1978 and was a loving mother and daughter. She was loved by all who knew her and never met a stranger. Shelly was known for her artistic skills...
OBITUARY: SFC Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr.
Sergeant First Class, Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr., U.S. Army, Ret., 90, of Havelock/Cherry Point, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Sea Level.
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.
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