NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s COVID Dashboard coming to an end
After more than two years of reports, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) health officials are ceasing publication of the COVID-19 dashboard. The last one is set to be released to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Tribal member to attend White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been invited to attend.
School Board considers $15 minimum wage in latest meeting
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education discussed the potential of some major changes in its meeting on Monday, Sept. 19.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
Cherokee-inspired sculpture unveiled
The Cherokee language and syllabary were the inspiration for a new iron sculpture unveiled the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 21 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Big Y big winner at EBCI Community Awards
The Big Y Community was the big winner at the annual EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Awards. Named a Community of Distinction, the top community award on the night, Big Y was honored for its work throughout the year at the awards banquet held at the Yellowhill Activity Center on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It is important – now more than ever
I have often been critical (constructively, of course) of the tendency of media organizations, particularly news organizations, to mix opinion and fact in news reporting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is our everything
Omnipotent, Means He is the All-Powerful God,
COMMENTARY: A bitter pill to swallow
Nobody likes being quarantined; particularly if you are not sick.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Toineeta, Sadongei win at Swain Meet
Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta and Xan Sadongei both won their individual events at a multi-school track meet at Swain County High School on Wednesday, April 22.
SOCCER: Lady Indians edge Lady Braves 1-0
The Tallulah Falls Lady Indians got one goal against the Lady Braves on Tuesday, April 21, but it proved to be enough as they took a 1-0 victory over Cherokee.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy
Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy, 73, of Cherokee entered her Heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith
Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell
Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
NAIWA Fundraiser
Feb. 21 from 11am – 1pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian dinners including drink and dessert $8. NAIWA will also be selling dinners on March 7 (Poor Man’s Dinner for $6) and March 21 (Indian tacos $7)
Cherokee emergency health numbers
Lawn maintenance applications available
Lawn Maintenance applications and guidelines are now available at Tsali Manor, Snowbird and John Welch Senior Centers. Guidelines: A. Must be a Senior Citizen age 70 and above (and spouse) living alone or with anyone under the age of 18. 1. Must turn age 70...
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