NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Man drowns at Abrams Falls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by multiple emergency response agencies in the recovery of a drowning victim near Abrams Falls on Friday, Aug. 27.
Fatal motorcycle accident on Foothills Parkway
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a fatal motorcycle accident on the Foothills Parkway between Walland and Wears Valley, near mile marker 24, at approximately 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28.
Tribal Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Eligibility Office celebrates first 150 Days
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Public Health, Jackson County Department of Social Services and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services worked collaboratively for more than a year to bring Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services eligibility to Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Cherokee Chamber Singers make the Tribe proud
In the past few years, Cherokee has seen a surge of interest in musical theater and choral singing, due mainly in part to the programs going on at Cherokee Central Schools.
VETERANS CORNER: Master Sergeant Thomas B. Harris
Master Sergeant Thomas B. Harris, an EBCI tribal member, is the Avionics Activities Security Manager for the 301st Fighter Wing.
Read the entire Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Report (2017)
Read the entire Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Report (2017)
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Apparent transparency
The issues come when you ask for information, and you are met with indifference and silence.
COMMENTARY: The woes of voter participation in EBCI elections
Let’s talk about EBCI voter turnout.
COMMENTARY: The debates are nearly history. Use them to make history.
We will be finishing up the One Feather debate series on Tuesday, July 9 with the Board of Education candidates. All Tribal Council seats, Vice Chief and Chief candidates have been allowed to share their visions with the local community and the internet world for our Tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK: Cherokee opens season at Hayesville
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams traveled to Hayesville for a six-team meet on Wednesday, March 18. Both Cherokee teams took fifth place in the team totals (boys 8 points, girls 7 points).
BASKETBALL: Toineeta selected Player of the Year
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, has been selected as the District Player of the Year by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.
GOLF: Ensley leads Braves in four-team match
The Cherokee High School men’s golf team took third place at The Smoky Mountain Country Club on Thursday, March 12 by carding a combined team score of 204.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Aaron Lee Frady
Aaron Lee Frady, 24, of Cherokee, unexpectedly went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Sammy Frady.
OBITUARY: Tom Patrick Lawless
Tom Patrick Lawless passed away gracefully Monday, March 30, 2020. He was adored by his entire family and will be missed tremendously by each of them.
OBITUARY: Michael Brian Terrell
Beloved husband, father, brother and son; Michael Brian Terrell, 42, a native of Swain County, made his heavenly journey home on April 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser for Kara Martin
Feb. 21 at the Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups begin at 6:30pm, tournament starts at 7pm. This is a fundraisder for Martin who is a contestant for the Miss Indian World Pageant. The event is coordinated by Indian Corn Throwdown. The cost to enter is $10/person,...
EBCI WIC back in building
The EBCI WIC office is back in the Beloved Women and Children’s Building. Their new office hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. They are no longer having late clinics on Thursdays. Info: 554-6232
25th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow
May 10-11 at Boling Park in Canton, Ga. Tickets: Adults (13+) $15, kids (6-12) $5, children 5 and younger are free. Info: Chipa Wolfe (770) 735-6275, chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com, visit www.rthunder.com
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