NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
N.C. state tribes and tribal organizations to receive $10 million in state funding
North Carolina’s American Indian communities will receive a total of $10 million in state funds this year to support programs and services to help with pandemic recovery. This year’s state budget allocated money to each of the state recognized tribes and tribal organizations.
Food truck rodeo coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Three Cherokee-owned food trucks will be setting up at The Cherokee Convention Center this Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5 to serve any and all who want an Indian dinner or Cherokee fare.
Stamper sentenced for abusive sexual contact of a minor
Forrest Cole Stamper, 28, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 31 to 48 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Lt. Lewis H. Harding – United States Navy
Lt. Lewis H. Harding, an EBCI tribal member, enlisted June 1957 in the United States Navy Reserve, and he completed basic training at Bainbridge, Md. He was then assigned to the Naval Reserve Station located in St. Petersburg, Fla.
AROUND THE REZ: Eddie Swimmer is a great ambassador for Tribe
When you can hold the attention of an audience of children and have them sit in awe, you’ve accomplished something. Several months ago, Cherokee Central Schools held its annual pow wow in the Charles George Memorial Arena, and I witnessed such an event.
AROUND THE REZ: Lou Johnson embodies the idea of a giving spirit
With us being just a few days away from Christmas, the idea of a giving spirit is amplified this time of year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fight for right (for true faith)
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, most people still believe that money brings us happiness, but unfortunately, this may not be the case.
COMMENTARY: For the love of money
We are a prosperous nation. Whether you are referring to our tribal nation or the United States, we are blessed beyond measure.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: John offers reassurance
John uses “dear children” in a warm, fatherly way.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
ON THE SIDELINES: Western North Carolina overlooked by All-American selections
Several weeks ago, the McDonalds All-American Game nominations were announced, and not one player from western North Carolina made the list.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta sets all-time scoring record as Lady Braves win 15th
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, dribbled to the right past a defender and drilled a short shot from around three feet from the basket – something she’s done literally hundreds of times in her career.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alan Dean Thompson
Alan Dean Thompson, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Reginald and Lavenia Chiltoskie Thompson.
OBITUARY: Shane Cable
Travis Shane Cable, 45, entered into his Heavenly home of peace and solace on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jeannette Sue Rattler Teesateskie
Jeannette Sue Rattler Teesateskie, 89, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 23, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 16)
Big Cove Free Labor Turkey Shoot
Jan. 18 at 5pm at the Jess Welch Turkey Shoot Facility. Good food, good prizes. All guns welcome.
Indoor Flea Market
Jan. 24-25 starting at 8am at the Birdtown Community Club Building. Will cancel if weather is bad. Info: Jody Taylor 736-7509
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