NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Welch arrested on drug, firearms charges
On Monday, Nov. 22, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department served a search warrant at 71 Flora Mae Smith Lane in Cherokee.
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Three Cherokee students admitted to prestigious performing arts school
Three students at Cherokee High School have been accepted to one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country. Eason Esquivel, a senior, and juniors Jake Sneed and Marianna Hornbuckle have been accepted to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) with campuses in New York City and Los Angeles.
Cherokee musical theater to present “Shrek: The Musical” and more in May
The Cherokee High School musical theater and choral programs have four events set in May including the school’s third-ever musical and first-ever senior recitals. All of the events will be held in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Junaluska among UNC Asheville students honored
UNC Asheville presented its annual student and faculty leadership awards at a special ceremony on campus on Tuesday, April 10. Brantly Junaluska, an EBCI tribal member, was awarded the Carolyn Briggs Diversity Award for her service as president of the Native American Student Association and work to engage the campus community in a variety of activities to educate and foster awareness of indigenous issues.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Why Jesus had to come as a baby for our redemption
At this time of year, as followers of Christ, we need to remember the real reason for this season.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: With God, age should make little difference
“If one person in Scripture had to move from hell, to his overcoming with God and into victory—it was the 17-year-old Gideon,” began Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: The presumption and loss of innocence
Since much of our data is stored on tribal servers, the One Feather, along with many other tribal programs, lost access to information necessary to perform their daily tasks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Ensley leads Braves to Victory at the final match of the season
Christian Ensley shot an 83 to finish first in the individual category and lead the Braves to victory in their final regular season match of the season at Sapphire National Golf Club in Sapphire on Tuesday, April 20.
GOLF: Ensley in third place in SMC tourney after first round
Cherokee High School senior Christian Ensley carded an 80 to lead the Braves to a fifth place finish in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at the Cherokee Hills Golf Club in Murphy on Thursday, April 23.
ON THE SIDELINES: Give soccer a chance
While on the sidelines shooting photos this past week at the Lady Braves soccer match, I noticed something that I rarely, if ever, see at Cherokee High School football or basketball games – a sparse amount of fans.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnny Lee Thompson
Johnny Lee Thompson, 33, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
OBITUARY: Walter “Jake” Ferguson
Walter “Jake” Ferguson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Teresa “Tracie” Ann French
Teresa Ann French, 55, of Cherokee, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Ed Jackson Family Reunion
March 8 at 1pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Info: Jennifer Jackson 269-7702, Lou Jackson 735-1126 or Shirley Oswalt (828) 479-8375
Howe to speak at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
March 2 from 2-3pm at the Museum in Vonore, Tenn. Tyler Howe, EBCi tribal historic preservation specialist, will be lecturing on “Cherokee Americanization Program”. This free lecture is open to the public and is sponsored in part from a grant from the East Tennessee...
Robin Thicke show postponed until March 14
The Robin Thicke show scheduled for Harrah's Cherokee Event Center for Tuesday, Feb. 25 has been postponed to Friday, March 14. All tickets purchased for the concert will be honored for the rescheduled date and full refunds are also available through Ticketmaster....
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