NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up
Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located at a building known to many on the Qualla Boundary – the old Tribal Bingo Building.
Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Cherokee; EBCI, U.S. Forest Service sign stewardship agreements
This year’s Capitol Christmas came to Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6, and the event saw the signing of two landmarks agreements between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the U.S. Forest Service.
Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size and is located on the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 near mile marker 4.5.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
Cherokee Elementary School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Students enjoying 4-H programs
Students at the New Kituwah Academy are enjoying participating in 4-H programs and are learning about a bevy of subjects as well.
Bowling for Hope to be a fundraiser for Rez HOPE and Cherokee Children’s Home
Bowling for Hope is being organized as a fundraiser for Rez HOPE and the Cherokee Children’s Home.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH : Grace and peace are multiplied by knowing Jesus
“I want to bring to you this morning what the Lord has shared with me,” said Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: Double standards….
Another month, another burst of news, another book out, a Supreme Court justice, President Trump’s tax history and a debate hit the news.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Discerning of the Lord’s Body, your brothers and your sisters
“We should already know that sin stops the flowing of the Anointing of the Anointed One into our lives.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Tigers shutout Braves 21-0 on Homecoming
The Cherokee Braves (3-5) fell to the Rosman Tigers on Homecoming Night on Friday, Oct. 16. The Tigers rushing attack included seven players who rushed for a total of 242 yards and scored three touchdowns in the win over the Braves.
FOOTBALL: Swain tops Braves 28-0 in game halted by lightning
The Cherokee Braves (3-4) fought the Maroon Devils and eventually the elements as they traveled to Swain on Friday, Oct. 9.
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School girls win at home
The Cherokee Middle School girls cross country team continued its winning ways as they won the team championship at the Cherokee Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Tinsa Lambert Sanders
Tinsa Lambert Sanders, 90, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 13, 2021.
OBITUARY: James Thurman Rogers
James “Papa Jimbo” Rogers, 80, of Andrews, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at a Murphy hospital.
OBITUARY: Robert Eugene Flippo
Robert Eugene Flippo, age 64, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, April 30, 2021. He is the son of the late Emmett Flippo and Mary Sue Hendrix Tipton.
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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