NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Jackson Co. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal crash
A Jackson County man pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 1 in Haywood County Superior Court to killing one person and injuring two others on July 21, 2021, after he intentionally drove into oncoming traffic, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Council overrides veto on golf course hotel funding
The construction project for a hotel at the Sequoyah National Golf Club will continue. With Res. No. 373 (2022), an additional $15.5 million was approved by Tribal Council during its Aug. 4 session, but Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed vetoed that measure on Aug. 30.
“Historic day”: First female Cherokee Chief of Police sworn-in
After serving in the interim spot since late June, Carla Neadeau has been appointed and was officially sworn-in as the Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept. (CIPD) on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Unto These Hills” closes for season, presents staff awards
The 2018 season of the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” closed on Saturday, Aug. 18.
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority commemorates Milestone
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently commemorated a milestone in destination marketing, celebrating the success of advertising and public relations efforts that totaled over one billion impressions.
Rep. Wilson appointed to WCU Cherokee Center Advisory Board
Wolftown Rep. Jeremy Wilson, a Western Carolina University graduate, has been appointed to WCU’s Cherokee Center advisory board.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Put some fight in them!’ saith the Lord
“And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: For us, Jesus died and arose – for you, too
Pastor Melton added, “On the cross, just after Jesus had dismissed His Spirit, there was a great earthquake and the veil in the Temple was rent, (torn in two) from the top to the bottom! The Roman centurion standing nearby heard Jesus cry out. There, and witnessing later about what he had heard and seen, the centurion had spoken, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’ (As related by Jesus’ disciple, Mark, recorded in the Book of Mark 15:37-39).
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How should Native Nations spend COVID-19 funds?
Tribes that receive money will need to spend it by the end of December this year, or else pay back any remaining funds and expenses that are not considered “allowable” under the limited guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
POKER: Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP National Championship
The eleventh season of the WSOP Circuit will wrap up under the bright lights of the ESPN cameras with the 2015 WSOP National Championship.
Toineeta named Citizen-Times Player of the Year
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, has been named the Player of the Year in the Citizen-Times All-WNC selections.
ON THE SIDELINES: Consolidate NC Basketball Playoffs
Both the Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams did very well this year, and, as a result, both teams and their fans did a lot of traveling during the playoffs.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Janene Lynn Flying
Janene Lynn Fying, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus with her loving family near her side.
OBITUARY: Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her mother, Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, also of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun
Jessica Calhoun, 29, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her young daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, also of Cherokee. Known by family and friends as Jet, Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Kalonaheskie.
HAPPENINGS
School on President’s Day
Monday, Feb. 17 was originally scheduled as a holiday. However, due to the weather, it will be a regularly scheduled school day. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124
Cultural Arts Center Dance
Feb. 14 at 7pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The dance is for adults and the dress for the event is “smart casual”. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124 or ywade@cherokeecentral.gaggle.net
Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting.
Feb. 18 from 3-4:30pm at the EBCI Extension office.
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