NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
N.C. state tribes and tribal organizations to receive $10 million in state funding
North Carolina’s American Indian communities will receive a total of $10 million in state funds this year to support programs and services to help with pandemic recovery. This year’s state budget allocated money to each of the state recognized tribes and tribal organizations.
Food truck rodeo coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Three Cherokee-owned food trucks will be setting up at The Cherokee Convention Center this Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5 to serve any and all who want an Indian dinner or Cherokee fare.
Stamper sentenced for abusive sexual contact of a minor
Forrest Cole Stamper, 28, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 31 to 48 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Veterans’ Corner: Warren Dupree
Warren attended Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M and graduated May 29, 1967. Two weeks later, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren says that it was a combination of his desire to not be a burden to his parents and his brother’s correspondence
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Grow-A-Row
America’s Grow-A-Row mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce.
University of Tennessee Fellowship awarded to Welch
The Richard (Yogi) Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund and the University of Tennessee Graduate School have announced that Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been provided a $15,000 fellowship for the 2018-19 academic year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Belly up to the breakfast bar
With a bit of trepidation, the Tribal Council has passed legislation that allows alcohol sales on Sunday mornings in areas of the Boundary that currently may sell alcohol.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness blesses beyond measure
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”
COMMENTARY: What we see
We should be routinely maintaining our greenways and exploring ways to refurbish or replace the aging stock of buildings in the most prominent and visible areas of the Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves 49-7 in away game
The Braves (1-1) came up short against the veteran Mitchell Mountaineers at Memorial Stadium in Bakersville on Friday, Aug. 28 by the score of 49-7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Ohio State will repeat as national champions
If you could see my face, you’d know the disdain I have with myself for even saying this, but Ohio State is my pick to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
JV FOOTBALL: Hayesville tops Braves in high-scoring affair
Sports fans surely got their money’s worth as the Cherokee JV Braves (0-1) and the Hayesville JV Yellow Jackets combined for a whopping 98 points.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Willard Lossie
Willard Lossie, 71, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020.
OBITUARY: Madge Elizabeth Owle
Madge Elizabeth Owle, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at her home.
OBITUARY: Reuben Teesatuskie
The family of Reuben Teesatuskie, 68, of Cherokee, is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, Oct. 19, 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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