NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Rangers respond to Little River fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a body in Little River approximately 1-mile west of Metcalf Bottoms at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9.
Tribal Court Quarterly Report (Jan. 1 to March 31, 2022)
Following is the quarterly report from the Cherokee Tribal Court for January to March 2022:
Tribal Council approves $75 million for The 407: Gateway to Adventure & Puy du Fou Partnership
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council approved $75 million during its regular session on Thursday, May 5 for Phase I of ”The 407: Gateway to Adventure” in Sevierville, Tenn, including the development of a spectacular immersive show produced by Puy du Fou
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee-inspired sculpture unveiled
The Cherokee language and syllabary were the inspiration for a new iron sculpture unveiled the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 21 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Big Y big winner at EBCI Community Awards
The Big Y Community was the big winner at the annual EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Awards. Named a Community of Distinction, the top community award on the night, Big Y was honored for its work throughout the year at the awards banquet held at the Yellowhill Activity Center on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Messages from the Drum: Tribal member launches web radio show
Beverly Bushyhead, MA, MPA, is combating the notion that Native Americans and First Nations people are extinct.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A song of his praises wins every battle!
But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals.
COMMENTARY: Voting by absentee ballot
I hope every eligible North Carolina resident plans to vote in the November election
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
JV FOOTBALL: Cherokee falls short against the Black Knights
The Cherokee JV Braves (0-2) lost to the Robbinsville Black Knights (3-0) by a score of 26-6 on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Big Oaks Stadium in Robbinsville.
FOOTBALL: Warriors edge the Braves in final minute
The 2015 Battle of the Nations between the Cherokee Braves and the Choctaw Warriors concluded in dramatic fashion as the Warriors slightly edged the Braves 21-20 in a game that would be decided in the final seconds of regulation.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Angelica “Angie” Conseen
Angelica “Angie” Conseen, 67, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Donald (Donnie) Walker
Donald (Donnie) Walker, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker.
OBITUARY: Annette Faye (Owle) Fish
Annette Faye (Owle) Fish, 79, of the Cherokee Community, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host March 26 panel discussion about Gloria Steinem
CULLOWHEE – People who heard award-winning writer and activist Gloria Steinem speak in the 1960s and at Western Carolina University on March 6 will take part in a panel discussion on Wednesday, March 26. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 4...
Operation Medicine Drop event flyer
WCU Literary Festival to be held March 31-April 4
CULLOWHEE – Established and emerging authors of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction will discuss and read from their works at Western Carolina University during the 12th annual Spring Literary Festival from Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4. All events are free...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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