NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools dealing with major water damage
During renovation projects at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), construction workers discovered a worrying sign – mold.
Police Chief offers update to Police Commission
The majority of the EBCI Police Commission’s last meeting was spent in discussion with Cherokee Indian Police Chief Josh Taylor.
Swain Co. man found guilty of rape and sexual assault
A jury in Swain County found Robert Simpson, 33, guilty Thursday, March 17 of six felony counts of rape and sexual assault, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Curtis Cochran said in a joint statement.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Summer Youth College Experience visit to Mars Hill
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Higher Education & Training office recently partnered with Mars Hill University to offer EBCI Summer Youth College Experience (SYCE) participants a weeklong college immersion experience.
Cooper appointed to WCU Board of Trustees
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has appointed Casey Cooper, chief executive officer of Cherokee Indian Hospital, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Trustees at Western Carolina University.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God cannot be stopped
“This is an Amazing and Glorious Day to worship our God. Thank You for the Glory that is working strong and Your being here with us today, O God!” declared Pastor Melton in prayer.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Football fans come in all shapes and sizes
We’ve all heard the above statements screamed over and over at games at all levels from pee wees to pros, and that makes me think of the different types of football fans.
ON THE SIDELINES: Booster Club deserves pat on the back
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” To me, it seems as though he very well could have been talking about the Cherokee High School Braves Booster Club.
Braves Football prepares for the upcoming season
The bleachers inside of the Ray Kinsland Stadium stand barren in the hot summer heat, but only a few yards away inside the Braves Fieldhouse, a special group of young men have put in a summer’s worth of workouts to help build the team and prepare for a very promising upcoming season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Democratic candidate forum
March 20 from 6-9pm in the historic Jackson County Courthouse Community room. The event is hosted by the Democratic Women of Jackson County and the Jackson County Democratic Party. The candidates in contested races will participate in a structured question and...
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting
March 18 from 3-4:30pm (new time) at the EBCI Extension office. The group is currently involved in several projects and would love to hear the community’s thoughts.
Monitor aquatic inserts with WATR group
Did you know that common insects and other small animals in a creek can provide an indication of the pollution status of the creek, itself? Help the environment, and contribute two to three hours in the spring and fall. You will work with a small friendly team...
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