NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Rep. Bill Taylor resigns
After being arrested on three charges, including domestic violence, Wolftown Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor has announced his resignation.
Long-time Painttown Council Representative passes away
A long-time legislator with the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed away.
School Board reviews new body cams for CCS security
The Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education met on Monday, Oct. 3 and their lone guest was Security Network Administrator Brett Robertson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lambert, Ledford win top Cherokee Indian Hospital Awards
Cynthia Lambert and Amanda Ledford took home the top two honors at the annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Awards ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 6. Held in the hospital’s Rotunda, the awards honored excellence for 2018. Lambert won the Hayes Award and Ledford was named 2018 Employee of the Year.
McSwain and Walkingstick achieve National Board Certification
Cherokee Central Schools School Board recognized two outstanding teachers at their school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick achieved National Board certification in December 2018.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and the 2019 motto is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Trust in God and stay close to him
“There is now a concerted effort to stop the Church, using the pandemic as an obstruction or an excuse.
COMMENTARY: The Squeaky wheel gets the grease…
One of the most important things we can do as citizens of this region is to support our community.
COMMENTARY: We have all been here before….
I’ve watched the highlights of both Democrat and Republican conventions and the contrast is truly amazing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Catherine T. Pannell
Catherine T. Pannell, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a loving mother.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter
Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter, age 74, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Med West Harris Hospital.
OBITUARY: Mrs. Darlene French Defoe
Mrs. Darlene French Defoe’s address changed from Earth to Heaven on March 29, 2021 after a short period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Dr. King to lecture on The Battle of Horseshoe Bend at Sequoyah Museum
Dr. Duane King will be lecturing on The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Post-Removal Factionalism and a Cherokee Bandolier Bag at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum on Sunday, March 16 from 2-3pm.
DNA testing scheduled for April
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, April 2 Friday, April 4 Wednesday, April 9 Friday, April 11 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Wednesday, April 23 Friday, April 25 Wednesday, April 30 The local collection...
Unto These Hills acting audition
March 22 from 2-6pm. Also, if you’re interested in lights, sound, stage crew, etc., stop by the CHA office and fill out an application before March 22. Info: 497-3652
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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