NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 8, 17
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 8, 17
Cherokee School Board wrestles with budget
The most contentious topic from Monday’s (June 21) meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the school.
Secretary Haaland announces Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
In remarks to the National Congress of American Indians 2021 Mid-Year Conference on Tuesday, June 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive review of the troubled legacy of federal boarding school policies.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC announces dean’s, president’s lists for spring semester
More than 170 students made the president’s list, and 151 others made the dean’s list for the spring semester at Southwestern Community College.
Davis named 2017 Mercy Award winner
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently announced that Jamie Davis has been recognized as the hospitals’ 2017 Mercy Award winner.
Driving for Success: Tribe to send young members to driving school in Charlotte this July
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Tuesday, June 13 a partnership with U.S. Legend Cars International to send Cherokee youth to a driving school being held in late July at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room
This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lord’s Discipline
It is true that all discipline is painful at the time, not joyful, but all who are to be trained by it, receive peace and righteousness.
EDITORIAL: Is this seat taken?
It is decision time on the Boundary. In just six months, we will select the leadership that will carry us into the future.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson gets 35 points to lead Braves over Swain
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored the first five points of the game and just kept going as he led Cherokee to a 96-55 win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves remain unbeaten with big win at Swain
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a big win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady Maroon Devils 87-35.
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Louwanda Jean Bryant – obituary
Louwanda Jean Bryant, 83, wife of the late Charles Junior Bryant, of Ladson, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
Robert Dennis Mathews – obituary
Robert Dennis Mathews of the Tow String Community in Cherokee, soared home with the Angels on Dec. 26, 2019.
Matthew S. Armachain – obituary
Matthew S. Armachain, 26, of the Wolftown Community, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Attention EBCI Pension/Retirement recipients
You have likely received a notice in the mail and a copy of the North Carolina NC-4P Form, with instructions to complete and return to Sun Trust, First Citizens and/or Key Bank. Individuals meeting certain criteria are exempt from North Carolina State Income Taxes: 1....
Wolftown Community Club meeting date change
Wolftown Community Club meetings will be changed to the first Monday of each month beginning at 7pm. Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe requested the change so items can be addressed before Tribal Council meetings, as needed. The next Community Club meeting will be Monday, Feb....
The Band Perry to play Harrah’s Cherokee
"Daddy rocked us to sleep with the Rolling Stones; Mama woke us up with Loretta Lynn. So we get it honest." Kimberly Perry Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, The Band Perry have ascended to dizzying heights. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded...
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