NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
Tribes to receive $1.7 billion to fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Motion Makers Bicycle Shop and Outdoor 76 announce Grand Opening in Cherokee
otion Makers Bicycle Shop, with stores in Asheville and Sylva, has announced it is open for business at the Big Cove Road location in Cherokee. A grand opening celebration will take place Saturday, June 16 along with the grand opening of...
Cherokee High School graduates largest class in school history
A total of 76 Cherokee High School students crossed the stage and received their diploma at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the morning of Saturday, June 2. The CHS Class of 2018 is the largest class in school history.
Cherokee High School names its top students
Cherokee High School has named its top students for the Class of 2018. Scarlett Guy is this year’s valedictorian and Robin Reed is the salutatorian.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Before you cross the road, look right, then left…
Covid-19, or coronavirus, seems to be a very serious, highly infectious virus that’s hit every continent in the world except Antarctica.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: True life is ‘Walking in the Spirit’ – and Holiness
“So there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We still need the sidewalk
My husband and I believe that a sidewalk was promised for the roadside from the old Holiday Inn to Fisher Branch in the Birdtown Community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Magical sports moments don’t always include a “W”
As sports fan, we always want our team to win. But, many times the most memorable moments in sports are in games where our team didn’t get that “W”.
Smoky Mountain Roller Girls, Lil’ Nemesisters to take on Columbia teams
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls’ junior league, the Lil’ Nemesisters and SMRG play their second bouts of their 2015 home season on Saturday, May 9 at the Swain County Recreation Center. Both teams contain several EBCI tribal members.
SOCCER: Yanez “bends” one in home loss to Rabun Gap
The phrase “bend it like Beckham” refers to the ability of English footballer David Beckham to make a soccer ball “bend” in the air – particularly on corner kicks. Cherokee fans got to see such a play as the Lady Braves hosted the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles on Friday, May 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kimberly Dawn Crowe
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Kimberly Dawn Crowe, 36, announces her passing on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: T.J. Holland
T.J. Holland, 44, of Robbinsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of Tommy and Patricia Long Holland of Robbinsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ned and Shirley Massey Long and his...
OBITUARY: Perry Dean Sequoyah
He was born in Cherokee to the late Gilbert Smith and Jesse Kay Sequoyah.
HAPPENINGS
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest application
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest Application Please feel application out completely and attach your writing entry to this application. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ...
Indian Taco Fundraiser for Delaney Wildcatt
Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival returns to WCU
The Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival will return to Western Carolina University on May 16-17. The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. This fun-filled weekend of programs, presenters and exhibitors is the...
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