NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI photographers featured in The 400 Years Project
The 400 Years Project is a new photography collective designed to showcase Native American life through the lens of Native photographers. Created in 2020 ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival from England, this project seeks to create a groundbreaking pictorial collection of photography from the mid-1800’s to the present.
Same-sex marriage ordinance again dies in Council without consideration
The issue of same-sex marriage was discussed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, July 8, but legislation submitted to make it a reality died on the floor for the second month in a row.
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New exhibit explores history and influence of Chief Lewis Downing
Lewis Downing served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 15 years, following the death of Chief John Ross in 1866.
Blythe receives National Forester of the Year Award
Larry Blythe, former Vice Chief and Cherokee Agency forester, was presented with the Earl R. Wilcox National Forester of the Year Award at a recent Intertribal Timber Council Award ceremony in Yakima, Wash.
Tranter receives Cherokee Rodders scholarship
Ryan Tranter is working towards his goal of opening his own restaurant one day.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus loved him, even in spite of Peter’s shortcomings
It is even hard to think about how Peter must have felt at that moment when Jesus looked straight into his eyes—after his last denial.
EDITORIAL: Buy Native
The best return for our investment in the community comes from supporting the community’s economy.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: To choose to sin or not to sin
To choose to sin or not to sin…that is the only right that is freely granted to us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win hard fought game at Franklin
The Cherokee Lady Braves (16-0) fought through adversity in a daunting road environment to win against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady panthers 62-55.
BASKETBALL: Braves win by 20 points in The Pit
The Cherokee Braves (17-0) traveled to “The Pit” for a contest against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee Middle School basketball teams advance to the Finals
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves are going to the Smoky Mountain Conference championship at the Robbinsville High School Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Debbie Laws Burrell – obituary
Debbie Laws Burrell, 56, of Sylva, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her residence from health complications.
Jon Edward Owle – obituary
Jon Edward Owle was resourceful in meeting the many challenges he faced in life.
Mildred Smith – obituary
Mildred Smith, 87, of Cherokee, was welcomed into the arms of God Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Community Basketball schedule (revised Jan. 15)
Beatles tribute band comes to WCU on Feb. 9
“1964: The Tribute,” a band that re-creates the early music of the Beatles, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
REO Speedwagon rescheduled
Due to a personal scheduling conflict, REO Speedwagon will no longer be performing at Harrah's Cherokee on Feb. 14. They are now scheduled to perform on Friday, May 9. All tickets purchased for the concert will be honored for the rescheduled date and full refunds are...
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