NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI launches horse racing partnership in Kentucky
In October, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made their way to eastern Kentucky for the groundbreaking of a new horse racing facility.
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation awards grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation (EBCCF) has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Central Cherokee Schools high school “Bigs” program.
Police Commission meets with Public Safety team
The Cherokee Police Commission held its November meeting in the conference room of the BIA offices on Thursday, Nov. 10.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Right Path to host stickball tournament
Known throughout history as the “little brother of war”, stickball, or Cherokee Indian ball as many call it, is one of the most exciting and brutal sports North America has ever seen.
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Build your faith
“I’ve noticed of late, that many more folks seem to be going through some things.
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to political pandering regarding Lumbee Recognition Act
Tis the season when politicians of all stripes make desperate promises to get votes, but the pandering has reached new levels with the embrace of legislation to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee in North Carolina.
COMMENTARY: Herd mentality and hive mind…
The light at the end of a long, long, long tunnel is there! I can see it faintly now but I can definitely see it! On Tuesday, Nov. 3, two weeks away, we vote for the people that will govern us for the next two and/or four years.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves finish regular season strong at Hayesville
The Cherokee Braves (4-7) finished the 2015 regular season with a strong victory over the hosting Hayesville Yellow Jackets (3-8) on Friday, Nov. 6 with a final score of 45-28.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert takes sixth at Regional Meet
Cherokee’s Darius Lambert, Smoky Mountain Conference runner-up, took sixth place at the 1A West Regional Cross Country meet held at Asheville Christian on Saturday, Oct. 31 with a time of 17:18.62.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Laura Beth Shuttle
Laura Beth Shuttle unexpectedly died Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at the age of 63. Preceeded by her mother, Mary Lambert, and her brother, Wesley Lambert.
OBITUARY: Daniel Dean Walkingstick Sr.
Daniel Dean Walkingstick Sr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late John Walkingstick and Emma Walkingstick.
OBITUARY: Patricia Tootie Kanott Lambert
Patricia Tootie Kanott Lambert, age 71, of Cherokee, passed away at her residence in the Wolftown Community on Friday, May 14, 2021 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
June 8-14 in Shawnee, Okla. Events include wrestling, karate, basketball, softball, track and field, and more. Stickball has been added this year. The website has not yet been updated, but keep checking back at www.jimthorpegames.com. For registration assistance...
BBQ dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 20 from 11am – 2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Includes slaw, baked beans and drink $7. This is a fundraiser for Kara Martin who is running for Miss Indian World at next month’s Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 22 at Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups at 5:30pm, bags fly at 6pm. $25 per team followed by a $5 blind draw. Pay-outs 75 percent on team tournament and 75 percent on blind draw. Longest shot competition – Native American craft prizes. This is a fundraiser...
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