NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Police Commission holds first meeting of 2022
The EBCI Police Commission held its first meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 10. With most departments unavailable to report, the open session of the meeting was completed in just over 30 minutes.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park receives $31M to repair Foothills Parkway West
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is using $31 million in funding from the Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) to repave the Foothills Parkway West, from Chilhowee Lake to Walland.
CCS to adjust COVID leave policies
Much of the Monday, Feb. 7 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was spent discussing updates on COVID-19 at the school and adjusting policy for staff.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lambert recognized in Winds of Change (AISES) magazine
Nelson Lambert still remembers the first time he set foot in the Las Vegas offices of BMM Testlabs.
Tribal Council Awards given to EBCI students
The annual Tribal Council Awards were given on Wednesday, May 9 to area students who are EBCI tribal members and excelled this past school year.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 20 grants totaling $2.5 million
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 20 grants for spring 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Counterpunching…
There are no football gods. My beloved Green Bay Packers needed 3 half’s to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship but unfortunately most games only have two of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness aligns us up with God
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
COMMENTARY: The importance of voting in N.C. Primary Election
This is the first year that North Carolina’s primary election will be held on “Super Tuesday” on March 3.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Barnard signs to play at Converse College
Reagan Barnard, Lady Braves senior forward, will be a Valkyrie next season. She signed a letter of intent on Monday, April 20 to play basketball at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC.
Olympic pole vault athlete visits Cherokee Youth Center
Merritt Grace Van Meter, a Creek and Cherokee professional pole vault athlete currently training for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, visited with the 4th and 5th grade members of the Cherokee Youth Center over the course of several weeks to provide mentorship and promote healthy decision making skills.
BASKETBALL: Camp to benefit Tahnee Arkansas Memorial Children’s Fund
Children will get to learn the basics of basketball at a camp this summer named in memory of a former Lady Brave.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney
Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)
Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith
Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors.
HAPPENINGS
BIA Forestry Job listings
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Volunteers needed to staff Information Center at Clingmans Dome
Great Smoky Mountain National Park is recruiting volunteers to staff the Information Center at Clingmans Dome, from April 1 through Nov. 30. The center sits at an elevation of 6,300 feet and is a source of information for the national park. Volunteers are needed to...
Jackson County Opt-In meeting postponed
The Opt-In Community Workshop planned for Jackson County on Thursday, Feb. 20 has been postponed to early March. "When we confirm the date, we'll be right back with you for the details," said Opt-In officials. "What prompted this last-minute change was the decision...
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