NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Rangers respond to Little River fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a body in Little River approximately 1-mile west of Metcalf Bottoms at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9.
Tribal Court Quarterly Report (Jan. 1 to March 31, 2022)
Following is the quarterly report from the Cherokee Tribal Court for January to March 2022:
Tribal Council approves $75 million for The 407: Gateway to Adventure & Puy du Fou Partnership
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council approved $75 million during its regular session on Thursday, May 5 for Phase I of ”The 407: Gateway to Adventure” in Sevierville, Tenn, including the development of a spectacular immersive show produced by Puy du Fou
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief Ranger Steve Kloster retires after 35 Years of Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the retirement of Chief Ranger, Steven Kloster, who will retire after 35 years of service. Steve has worked in the Smokies since 1988.
CHS students honored at Decision Day event
Cherokee High School held its first annual Decision Day event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the morning of Tuesday, May 1 to honor the seniors who have committed to a college or university, technical school, or military service after graduation.
Governor presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine to WCU’s Chancellor Belcher
Gov. Roy Cooper presented Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher with one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, in recognition of his contributions to the state.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A new life…sin’s power is broken
“Well then, should we keep on sinning so God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?
COMMENTARY: Will we have a free press, and other constitutional matters
Personally, I don’t want you or the government to tell me what to believe or to control the flow of information to me.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness can bring unity
Pastor Melton explains, “His Righteousness is a ‘free’ gift to be received by us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson, McMillan combine for 44 in first round win
Cherokee’s Dustin Johnson and Jason McMillan combined for 44 points as the Braves cruised to a huge 97-47 win over the Cherryville Ironmen in the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 27.
ON THE SIDELINES: Use Cherokee Anthem as well
Each sporting event in the State of North Carolina begins with the singing of the National Anthem.
WRESTLING: Bradley takes second place at state
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley took second place in the 145lb division at the 1A state wrestling tournament in Greensboro on Saturday, Feb. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith
Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith.
OBITUARY: Albert George Sr. “Dinker”
Albert George Sr., “Dinker”, 60, went to his meet his Lord Savior on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dinker will be welcomed at the Heavenly gates by his parents, brothers, and a sister.
OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” William Lomas
Joseph “Joe” William Lomas, 25, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 30)
Opt-in Workshops planned for WNC
The Opt-In (Opportunity Initiative of Southwestern North Carolina) will be holding Regional Vision Workshops in the seven westernmost counties of North Carolina in the month of February. Each event is scheduled from 6-8pm. The schedule of these events is as follows:...
Sylva Photo Club holding events
The Sylva Photo Club, formerly known as Jackson Photo Club, is inviting the general public to view their new photo displays at both ends of the Jackson County/Sylva Library's second floor. There are two parts of the photo display: Last November’s WNC Pottery Festival...
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