NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Swain Co. man found guilty of rape and sexual assault
A jury in Swain County found Robert Simpson, 33, guilty Thursday, March 17 of six felony counts of rape and sexual assault, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Curtis Cochran said in a joint statement.
Construction on CIHA’s Long-Term Care campus to start by year’s end
A project a long time in the making is coming to fruition as construction will start on Cherokee Indian Hospital’s new Long-Term Care campus by year’s end.
Council discusses proposed change to per capita distribution dates
A proposal currently before Tribal Council would change the dates for per capita distribution to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Ord. No. 135 (2022), submitted by former EBCI First Lady Cyndi Lambert, was discussed by Council in a work session on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
Cherokee-inspired sculpture unveiled
The Cherokee language and syllabary were the inspiration for a new iron sculpture unveiled the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 21 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Big Y big winner at EBCI Community Awards
The Big Y Community was the big winner at the annual EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Awards. Named a Community of Distinction, the top community award on the night, Big Y was honored for its work throughout the year at the awards banquet held at the Yellowhill Activity Center on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A song of his praises wins every battle!
But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Black Knights score 14 in fourth to top Braves
The final score didn’t reflect it, but it was a close game until about five minutes left as the Cherokee Braves (3-7) hosted the Robbinsville Black Knights (7-2) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 30.
WEIGHTLIFTING: Cherokee Powerlifting Team wins at IronBoy
The Cherokee Fitness Complex Powerlifting Team traveled to Yadkinville on Saturday, Oct. 10 to compete in the IronBoy Powerlifting Nationals Event.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Angelica “Angie” Conseen
Angelica “Angie” Conseen, 67, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Donald (Donnie) Walker
Donald (Donnie) Walker, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker.
OBITUARY: Annette Faye (Owle) Fish
Annette Faye (Owle) Fish, 79, of the Cherokee Community, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah National Golf Club community calendar
Sequoyah National has a lot of events and activities coming up in the next couple of months. If you see something that interests you, please call 497-3000. March 22 – WCU Sigma Alpha Golf Tournament March 31 – Grass Airification, preparing the grass for new season...
Cherokee Runners to begin training for beginner runners
Training for beginner runners will soon be available. The thirteen week program will help prepare you for the Cherokee Runners Sunset 5K that is held on July 4th, or help you enhance your current running goals. The instructors are trained and certified running...
CIH Nutrition Dept. Nutrition Month Happenings
Lunch and Learn “Weight Loss in a Bottle” with Linda Johnson, RD. March 20 from 12-1pm in the In-Patient Conference room. Win a door prize. Healthy Snack provided by Chef Randy from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. March 21 from 2:30-4pm. Vote for the Cherokee...
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