NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Rhodarmer named an Honorary Member of Tribe
A man known for his love of Cherokee history and work at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum has been made an Honorary Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Tribal Council passed Res. No. 187 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, Feb. 3 bestowing that honor on Charlie Rhodarmer who has worked at the Museum since July 2000.
Search for Fortner “moving into a different stage”
The boots-on-the-ground investigation into the disappearance of Jackson County resident Aaron Fortner, 25, is ending, at least for now, after state and local agencies combed miles of terrain for more than a week.
National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its Board of Trustees
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian welcomes three new members to its board of trustees.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade route changing
The route for this year’s 106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 2 will be different than in the past few years.
Cherokee youth place at 4-H competitions
Two Cherokee youth represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians well at two recent 4-H Presentation Competitions. Kaelin Jones and Lucian Davis both placed in the 11-13 age group at the District Competition held in June at Madison High School as well as the State Competition held July 21 at N.C. State University in Raleigh.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: For us, Jesus died and arose – for you, too
Pastor Melton added, “On the cross, just after Jesus had dismissed His Spirit, there was a great earthquake and the veil in the Temple was rent, (torn in two) from the top to the bottom! The Roman centurion standing nearby heard Jesus cry out. There, and witnessing later about what he had heard and seen, the centurion had spoken, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’ (As related by Jesus’ disciple, Mark, recorded in the Book of Mark 15:37-39).
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How should Native Nations spend COVID-19 funds?
Tribes that receive money will need to spend it by the end of December this year, or else pay back any remaining funds and expenses that are not considered “allowable” under the limited guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Navajo Nation Response to COVID-19 – Economic development, water infrastructure planning
The disproportionate high rates of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation (Nation) has recently made headlines at the world stage and has brought to light the lack of in-home sanitation facilities and lack of potable water infrastructure coverage.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves win home thriller over Mustangs
Jason McMillan, Braves senior wide receiver, simply did what he’s probably done hundreds of other times in life – he ran a short crossing route over the middle and caught a pass. But, this time it was different.
JV FOOTBALL: Swain tops Braves 16-0
The JV Braves (0-3) had a tough homecoming game against the visiting Swain JV Maroon Devils on Thursday, Sept. 17. Several turnovers hurt Cherokee as Swain took a 16-0 win.
FOOTBALL: Mintz leads Braves in big win
Tye Mintz, Braves sophomore quarterback, accounted for six touchdowns and 300 total offensive yards as he led Cherokee to a big win over the visiting Cosby (Tenn.) Eagles at home on Friday, Sept. 11.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William Penland
William Creed Penland, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
OBITUARY: Kimberly Natasha Owle
Kimberly Natasha Owle, 27, of Bryson City passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. She was born on Nov. 13, 1992, in Sylva to Charlene Owle.
OBITUARY: Jane Wolfe
The family of Jane Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Indian Tacos NAIWA fundraiser
March 21 from 11am – 1pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Meals include drink and dessert for $7
‘Les Miserables’ to stage April 3-6 at WCU
CULLOWHEE – The Tony-Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” will be performed under the direction of Broadway star Terrence Mann at Western Carolina University from Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 6. Presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical...
WCU clarinet students to present March 31 concert
CULLOWHEE – The School of Music at Western Carolina University will present an evening of music for clarinet ensembles Monday, March 31. The concert will feature students from the clarinet studio of faculty member Shannon Thompson performing repertory for clarinet...
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