NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Tribe receives grant for Little Free Libraries
Abbott Owle, an 11-month-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, grabs a copy of “We love you Moms and Babies” from the Little Free Library at the Dora Reed Qualla Boundary Head Start/Early Head Start Center on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 8.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Lt. Lewis H. Harding – United States Navy
Lt. Lewis H. Harding, an EBCI tribal member, enlisted June 1957 in the United States Navy Reserve, and he completed basic training at Bainbridge, Md. He was then assigned to the Naval Reserve Station located in St. Petersburg, Fla.
AROUND THE REZ: Eddie Swimmer is a great ambassador for Tribe
When you can hold the attention of an audience of children and have them sit in awe, you’ve accomplished something. Several months ago, Cherokee Central Schools held its annual pow wow in the Charles George Memorial Arena, and I witnessed such an event.
AROUND THE REZ: Lou Johnson embodies the idea of a giving spirit
With us being just a few days away from Christmas, the idea of a giving spirit is amplified this time of year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Blue Ridge Honor Flight supports, honors veterans
On Saturday, Sept. 21, I am being honored with the opportunity to participate in the Blue Ridge Honor Flight.
COMMENTARY: Sitting idly by
You have little in personal rights under the Charter and Governing Document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, except for the right to vote
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus mourns over Jerusalem
From the time when Joshua and the Israelites were beginning to conquer the land the Lord was giving them, until they began to assign the land to the tribes we see that Jerusalem was amongst what was given to the Tribe of Judah
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee Youth wrestlers place at Jet Rumble
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling team competed in the Jet Rumble on Saturday, March 21 at Enka High School.
SOCCER: Cherokee falls to Swain 5-1, Ledford scores four
The Cherokee Lady Braves battled the Swain Lady Maroon Devils, and the lack of any substitutes, during a home match on Monday, March 23.
GOLF: Ensley wins four-school match
The Cherokee golf team hosted the Highlands Highlanders, the Murphy Bulldogs, and the Hayesville Yellow Jackets in their first home match of the season at the Maggie Valley Club and Resort on Tuesday, Mar. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Frank William Haigler
Frank William Haigler, 96, passed away after a short respiratory illness, at Sutter Hospital in Roseville, Calif., on March 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Frank William Haigler
Frank William Haigler, 96, passed away after a short respiratory illness, at Sutter Hospital in Roseville, Calif., on March 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Dorothy Lucille Driver West
Dorothy Lucille Driver West, 73, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The daughter of the late Spencer and Lucy Driver, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy West; her son, Will West; and her brothers, Eric,...
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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