NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Justice Dept. files lawsuit challenging policy barring Native Americans from accessing South Dakota hotel and sports lounge
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the owners and operators of the Grand Gateway Hotel, and the Cheers Sports Lounge and Casino, a sports bar that operates within the hotel, located in Rapid City, S.D.
Tribal Council Rep. Bill Taylor resigns
After being arrested on three charges, including domestic violence, Wolftown Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor has announced his resignation.
Long-time Painttown Council Representative passes away
A long-time legislator with the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed away.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Trail of Tears dedication by National Trails System
With the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System, a commemoration with the Removal 180 years ago was unveiled at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) Monday, Oct. 29. Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed was on hand to address the event, and so was Susan Abram, president of the North Carolina Trail of Tears Association along with Jack Baker, president of the National Trail of Tears Association.
Landscapes by Jenean Hornbuckle to be exhibited in Virginia
Art on 16 Contemporary Gallery, in Marion, Va., is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November by exhibiting the landscape paintings of Jenean Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member.
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Cedars of Lebanon – plantings of the Lord
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to the Most High
COMMENTARY: Am I “woke”?
I am a proud Baby Boomer and, with each additional day of life, I find it more difficult to be surprised at humans, human nature, and the actions of humans.
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS TRACK: Cherokee boys take second place at Conference
The Cherokee Middle School track teams traveled to the Smoky Mountain Conference Championships at Hayesville on Monday, April 27. The boys team took second place overall with a score of 85.5.
GOLF: Ensley named All-Conference, Braves clinch Regionals Berth
Cherokee High School junior, Christian Ensley, was named All-Conference at the conclusion of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at the Sapphire National Golf Club on Monday, April 27.
SOCCER: Swain tops Lady Braves 3-0
Storm Ledford, an EBCI tribal member at Swain, got a hat-trick to lead the Lady Maroon Devils over the Lady Braves 3-0 in a game at Swain on Monday, April 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Floyd Evard Panther Sr.
Floyd Evard Panther Sr., 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Samuel Allen Smith
Samuel Allen Smith, 79, of the Washingtons Creek community, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident alluding to serious health complications.
OBITUARY: Clarence Lee Murphy
Clarence Lee Murphy, 58, of Cherokee, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 following a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Jackson County Democrats meeting
Feb. 26 at 11:30am at Pizza Inn in Cherokee. Guest speakers will include two or three of the candidates for Jackson County Sheriff as well as Ron Robinson, candidate for the N.C. State Senate. Info: Jeff Jones 497-0168
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 20)
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
Feb. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the EMS Building. Spaghetti plates includes salad, corn, garlic toast and drink for $8. She is running for Miss Indian World. For deliveries: 736-4027 or 736-5922
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