NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘We are opening face-to-face’: CCS preps for fall semester
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) will be returning to full numbers starting Monday, Aug. 9.
In the CCS Board of Education meeting on Thursday, July 15, Superintendent Michael Murray made it abundantly clear that all three schools on campus would be offering full capacity learning on a normal school schedule for the upcoming semester.
Initial Phase of American Chestnut Restoration has begun
Six representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Natural Resources Department (EBCI NRD) joined staff members of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) at their research farm in Meadowview, Va. on Monday, June 30 to tour their facilities and continue planning for American chestnut restoration on the Qualla Boundary.
Long hearing continues; motion to dismiss denied
There will be one final hearing in the case of Benjamin Cody Long before heading to trial. That trial date is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 9.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jacobs selected to AISES Board of Directors
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors recently, as well as the full slate of board members for 2017-2020. Joining the AISES Board of Directors are Grace Bulltail, Kristina Halona, Shaun Tsabetsaye, Adrienne Laverdure, Barney Enos, and Alicia Jacobs.
Autumn leaves must fall, but not before being a WNC tourism draw
It’s September in the hills when Western Carolina University’s fall foliage forecaster Beverly Collins attempts to quantify the quality of the annual color show in Western North Carolina through a scientific-based prediction. And, Collins is anticipating a good display across the mountains this year.
Park staff and neighbors to celebrate Fall Harvest at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Cherokee’s Thin Blue Line
A friend once told me that every time he hears a siren that he stops whatever he is doing and offers up a prayer.
LETTER: Mother’s Day is anything but an annual holiday
This coming Sunday will give us all an opportunity to celebrate one of the most important holidays on the calendar, Mother’s Day.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Watch out for false prophets
When it comes to the authority of the believer, there is only One Person, Jesus Who has made this possible for us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose to Hiwassee Dam 61-44
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-3) dropped a non-conference game to Hiwassee Dam 61-44 at home on Saturday, Feb. 7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Toineeta scores 2,000th point
Fans in attendance at Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7 as the Lady Braves hosted Hiwassee Dam had the pleasure of seeing history made.
BASKETBALL: Fouls plague Braves in loss at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Braves (20-2) had a total of four players foul out in a 76-70 road loss at Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 6.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Diamond Brown – obituary
Diamond Brown, of the Snowbird community, has Walked On, joining the Ancestors, following an altruistic life.
Betty Jane Lambert – obituary
Betty Jane Lambert, 81, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.
Debbie Laws Burrell – obituary
Debbie Laws Burrell, 56, of Sylva, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her residence from health complications.
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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