NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee honors those who served
Community members filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds to the brim on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Bill to place Tennessee lands in trust for EBCI passes House
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 2088, passed by a margin of 407-16.
In search of a greater peace
This year on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, and on every Veterans Day, our community celebrates and honors the military service of all veterans who have served their country in the United States military.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New CHS dance instructor brings passion, experience
Cherokee High School’s new dance instructor brings passion and extensive experience to help the Cherokee Musical Theater program in their new “Triple Threat” program of acting, singing, and dancing. Chryssie Whitehead is a master class teacher and choreographer with Broadway and television credits.
CHS to hold “Short Attention Span Theater”
If you love musical theater and performances of monologues but don’t have the patience to sit through an entire performance, the Cherokee Musical Theater program has an event for you.
New Kituwah Academy Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
New Kituwah Academy Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – PTSD and mental health….issue.
It seems like I’ve been away for a looonnng time, and I have, but not really. I’ve been dealing with a loss that jarred me to my core and made me come to grips with the fact that, no matter what you say, or do, you really can’t prepare yourself.
COMMENTARY: Sgadugi dot org
Have you read the draft constitution? You know, the latest version that has had the eye of government for the past couple of years? The one that, when it was presented to Tribal Council this year, was deemed incomplete and potentially hazardous by some?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Out of darkness…into the light
In Scripture, ‘light’ represents for us our personal education in all that is true, good, pure and holy and is trustworthy.
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
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Lossie Sr.
Billy Joe Lossie Sr., 57, from Cherokee, who has made his home in Oliver Springs for the past several years, went to his heavenly home on May 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones.
OBITUARY: Tracey Lee Saunooke
Tracey Lee Saunooke, 47, of the Snowbird Community, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Mary Theresa French Smith
Mary Theresa French Smith, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 6, 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...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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