NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI launches GenWell Program, what that means for you
On March 1, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) rolled out a voluntary alternative for Per Capita distributions and a full substitution of the Per Capita Loan program known as the GenWell program.
CHA cancels spring run of “Alice”
“Alice in Wonderland” will not be returning to the Mountainside Theatre in 2023.
Dr. Tamarah Pfeiffer selected as president of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Tamarah Pfeiffer, Ph.D., a member of the Navajo Nation, has been appointed as the president of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI). SIPI is a post-secondary institution operated by the Bureau of Indian Education and located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member participates in Cancer Walk-A-Thon
James “Bopper” Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the 8th Annual 24 Indianapolis on June 28-29.
EBCI high school students participate in Judaculla Camp at WCU
Fifteen high school students from across the region who are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians had an opportunity to experience college life first-hand as the second annual Judaculla Camp was held June 17-21 at Western Carolina University (WCU).
Mobile Chiropractic brings convenient care to Cherokee
Chiropractic care is something that is more than commonplace in most towns and cities. Zoom in on Cherokee, and there’s not a single private chiropractor. This is something Dr. Eric Shapiro and his wife, Beth Lingerfelt, slowly started to realize.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The choice is of and by the people
Read Isaiah 45:1-25 (God’s Declaration of His Anointing of Cyrus, Concerning Israel)
COMMENTARY: In no uncertain terms
Just a few years ago, a constitution for our Tribe was a hot topic. Most of the discussion revolved around the idea that a constitution was desperately needed, and the only real debate was what it was going to look like.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Anger with boundaries of forgiveness
We must each learn how to best deal with the volatile emotion of anger which can arise in just our daily living together on this Earth.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves get big conference road win
In a game that was close until late in the third period, the Cherokee Lady Braves (5-2) got a key road win that may have big ramifications later on in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Led by Pooh King with 18 points, the Lady Braves won 56-42 over Hayesville who fell to 0-4 on the season.
FOOTBALL: Black Knights fall just short in state championship
The Robbinsville Black Knights (12-3) had the Plymouth Vikings (14-2) on the ropes in the final minutes of the NCHSAA State Championship at Wake Forest University on Saturday, Dec. 12.
ON THE SIDELINES: Your mouth could hit your wallet, and hurt your team
Basketball is in full swing now, and I’m covering multiple games a week which is a sure sign to me that winter is fast approaching. At a game this past week, I was on the sidelines taking photos when I heard an opposing team’s fan yell at the referee.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.
OBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Teena Watty
March 21 at 11am at the Cherokee Youth Center. Chili and Frybread $8.00. For orders, call Francine 497-2321
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of March 20)
WCU School of Music to present April Fools’ Day concert
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Music will present an April Fools’ Day concert Tuesday, April 1, that will feature surprises and unusual talents of faculty musicians. Faculty members performing in the concert will include Shannon Thompson,...
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