NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Dept. takes steps to increase voter registration in Indigenous communities
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday, March 24 that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act.
Park trails remain closed due to Thomas Divide Complex Fire
Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies are working together to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City.
Macon Co. man convicted on sex offenses
A convicted sex offender who hung out at the Macon County Recreation Park learned that ignoring the law is not a persuasive legal argument, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade route changing
The route for this year’s 106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 2 will be different than in the past few years.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: For us, Jesus died and arose – for you, too
Pastor Melton added, “On the cross, just after Jesus had dismissed His Spirit, there was a great earthquake and the veil in the Temple was rent, (torn in two) from the top to the bottom! The Roman centurion standing nearby heard Jesus cry out. There, and witnessing later about what he had heard and seen, the centurion had spoken, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’ (As related by Jesus’ disciple, Mark, recorded in the Book of Mark 15:37-39).
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.
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: William Penland
William Creed Penland, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
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.
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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