NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
Tribes to receive $1.7 billion to fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority commemorates Milestone
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently commemorated a milestone in destination marketing, celebrating the success of advertising and public relations efforts that totaled over one billion impressions.
Rep. Wilson appointed to WCU Cherokee Center Advisory Board
Wolftown Rep. Jeremy Wilson, a Western Carolina University graduate, has been appointed to WCU’s Cherokee Center advisory board.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Tomatoes
I am not sure there is anything better this time of year than a vine ripe tomato from your own garden.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: My thanks to the true heroes…
True heroes walk among us.
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club thanks essential workers
We are tremendously grateful to all the people serving the frontlines of COVID-19 in essential services.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Communities apply land-based knowledge and practice in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Oginitsi Selu, the corn mother and Cherokee first woman, shared a final meal with her children and told them to drag her dead body across the field so they might grow corn themselves.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves air it out in loss at Andrews
The Cherokee Braves (3-6) put on an air assault at Andrews (4-6) on Friday, Oct. 23, but turnovers and missed extra points were costly as they lost to the Wildcats 41-30.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Middle girls win SMC conference title
The Cherokee Middle School girls cross country team finished their season undefeated and with a conference title – the first in school history – by winning the Smoky Mountain Conference title on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
FOOTBALL: Tigers shutout Braves 21-0 on Homecoming
The Cherokee Braves (3-5) fell to the Rosman Tigers on Homecoming Night on Friday, Oct. 16. The Tigers rushing attack included seven players who rushed for a total of 242 yards and scored three touchdowns in the win over the Braves.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Diane Glover
Diane Glover, born in Riverside, Calif. and a resident of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Sept. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Glen H. Thomas
Glen H. Thomas, 1940-2020, went home peacefully, Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior.
OBITUARY: Michael Dwight Tiger
Mike Tiger, 70, continued his journey on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health while at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of March 27)
It’s Plowing Time Again! Do you need your garden plowed?
The program will begin on Tuesday, April 1 and run through Friday, May 30. Plowing is free to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities that are EBCI tribal members. All others must pay $50 per garden space, and the fee must be paid prior to the garden being...
June 2014 per capita deadlines
Tuesday, April 1 at 4:30pm Direct Deposit Request Form Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30pm Federal Tax Withholding Form Per Capita Waiver Form Letters of Guardianship Letters of Administration To obtain forms, please visit: The EBCI Enrollment Office, Monday-Friday, 7:45am –...
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