NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Southerland sentenced in 2017 shooting death of WCU student
The second defendant involved in the Oct. 6, 2017, shooting death of a Western Carolina University student pleaded guilty Friday, May 27.
“They gave their all”: Cherokee honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The sun shone brightly on the marble stones, bronze plaques, and flags at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Monday, May 30 as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Remember the Removal Riders embark on 2022 journey
With a slight breeze going through the valley at Kituwah, the thoughts of 12 Cherokee men and women turned to a journey ahead and their ancestors before. The 2022 Remember the Removal (RTR) riders received a send-off from Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, on the evening of Friday, May 27.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Principal Chief’s Awards given to exceptional EBCI students
The annual Principal Chief’s Awards ceremony was held in the Tribal Council Chambers on the morning of Friday, May 25.
Upward Bound participant and CHS senior selects college
A local student and Upward bound participant, Anya Walsh, is set to begin Appalachian State University in the fall after she graduates from Cherokee High School.
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute staff visits Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute
The staff of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico earlier this month to meet with the founders and co-directors of the Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: How do I become Cherokee?
…what would happen if enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians started asking that question, in an earnest way, in an effort to be more than just a “card-carrying member?”
COMMENTARY: Counterpunching…
There are no football gods. My beloved Green Bay Packers needed 3 half’s to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship but unfortunately most games only have two of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness aligns us up with God
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Check out the toughest sport on wheels
Those of you who are in or near my generation probably remember watching roller derby on television. It was wild. It was crazy. It was rough. It was fun.
SOCCER: Red Wolves top Lady Braves 3-1
The Cherokee Lady Braves dropped their home opener 3-1 on an overcast day to the Haywood Christian Academy Red Wolves.
WRESTLING: Braves make All-Conference
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta and Jaron Bradley have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference wrestling team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annie Bell Welch
Annie Belle Welch, 72, of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
OBITUARY: James “Bo” Parris
James “Bo” Parris, of the Big Cove community in Cherokee, walked through Heaven’s Gates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Bo was born in Tryon, Ga. on Jan. 8, 1935.
OBITUARY: William Paul Owle “Poppy”
William Paul Owle “Poppy”, 86, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Indian Dinner Benefit
Feb. 6 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Menu: chicken, bean bread, cabbage, boiled potatoes, fatback and drinkn for $8. Delivery upon request for four or more orders or walk-ins are welcome. Place all delivery orders before 9am on Feb. 6. The family...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 6)
Benefit Gospel Singing and Dinner
Feb. 15 at Yellowhill Community Activity Building. Dinners start at 4pm with singing starting at 6pm. Dinner, drink, dessert $7/plate. Proceeds will benefit a Mission Trip to Choctaw, Miss on March 1-5.
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