NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS removing remote learning option
After discussing a report on Cherokee Central Schools’ (CCS) remote learning, the Board of Education voted to strike it as a learning option following Christmas break.
Ledford named honorary member of EBCI
Patsy Everhart Ledford, Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary president, has served the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for years in various capacities, and now she is an honorary member of the Tribe.
EBCI Joint Information Center wins top SOAR Award
The EBCI Joint Information Center won the top award as the 2020-21 SOAR (Success in Operations, Accountability, and Reporting) Awards were given during a Tribal Council session on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 3.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member encouraging recovery through education, podcast, example
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is a busy man. He can be found each day training for extreme running challenges, working on a podcast, and educating people about the reality and dangers of substance abuse.
Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000.
SCC announces president’s, dean’s lists for fall semester
More than 165 students made the president’s list, and 158 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal member wants juvenile justice laws changed
Last year, my wife’s car was stolen from the Casino parking deck.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – Meet the new boss….issue.
A famous poet once said, “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The calling…ours, too
“The Church (Pentecostal) today seems to have found that in many respects, reverence, healing, and the Fear of God has gone. The Church has grown cold. (Exercise prayer.)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Lady Braves edged by Mitchell at home
After taking an early lead, the Cherokee Lady Braves were edged 2-1 at home on Wednesday, April 1 by Mitchell.
The river is calling
Seven youth members from the Cherokee community closed out a five-week Kayak Workshop Series by kayaking down the Oconaluftee River from the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge to the Cherokee Island Park on Monday, March 30.
MS TRACK: Braves take first at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Braves middle school track team placed first in a five-school meet at Robbinsville on Monday, March 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Littlejohn
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.
OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird
Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27.
OBITUARY: Tina Johnson Bowers
Tina Johnson Bowers, 50, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Cherokee after a hard but short battle with cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit dinner for Sam and Charlene Otter
Feb. 21 from 11am – 1pm at the Acquoni Baptist Fellowship Hall. Indian taco, drink and dessert $8. Will deliver for order of four dinners or more. Will take orders for delivery until 10am. To place order, 506-4672
Upcoming Education Workshops and Programs at Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will be hosting classes and workshops March through July of this year. These will include a new cultural revitalization project on Cherokee weaving; making shakers for social dancing; and history and culture. There will a minimal...
Clothing give-away
Feb. 22 from 10am – 3pm at the Church of Christ located at the corner of Wolfetown and Old Mission Roads. All sizes available. Please no dealers. Info: 497-9414
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