NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Never forget what they did”: Cherokee honors fallen on Memorial Day
Flags and flowers decorated the graves of heroes buried in the Yellowhill Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day) as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held its annual event there on that morning.
Chief’s announcement concerning the American Rescue Plan (May 27, 2021)
I wanted to take just a moment to bring some information to you about the American Rescue Plan funding that has been awarded to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”: CHS class of 2021 graduates 76
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With a class motto (“If you ain’t first, you’re last”) taken from a popular Will Ferrell movie, the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2021 tackled many obstacles with tenacity and humor. A total of 76 students...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Huskey named Harrah’s Cherokee Regional Direct Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced on Friday, May 12 the recent promotion of Gavin Huskey, an EBCI tribal member, to Regional Direct Marketing Manager.
Dora Reed Book Club students
The following students were honored on Tuesday, May 9 at the Dora Reed Center for qualifying for various book clubs.
Cherokee Elementary honors grandparents
The 2017 “Honoring Our Grandparents” event was held at the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center (CAC) on Tuesday, April 18 and presented by the CCS Cultural Department.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: That’s your opinion
We don’t always agree. You may say tomato or potato differently than I do. It’s ok.
EDITORIAL: Hate speech
As an editor, I get the great privilege of being a traffic cop for thought and lack thereof. As a proponent of free speech, I get no pleasure in suppressing anyone’s editorial comment.
COMMENTARY: Remembering the first day of our casino business – January 1994
On Jan. 25, 1994, twenty-five years ago… our Tribe opened for play our very first “fully compacted and legal” slot machines!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson scores 1,000th point as Braves win at Murphy
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored his 1,000th career point during a game at Murphy on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves trounce Murphy 72-34
Cherokee (11-0) scored 1/10th of their total points in the first minute as they jumped on the Lady Bulldogs of Murphy 72-34 on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves sting Jackets, take first in conference
The Cherokee Braves (11-0) defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 65-53 in a home game on Friday, Jan. 2 to take sole position of first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller – obituary
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller, 23, of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.
Michael (Mikey) Owle – obituary
Michael (Mikey) Owle, 44, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019.
Quincy Watty Sr. – obituary
Quincy Watty Sr., 80, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Painttown Gym closed this afternoon (Jan. 10)
Due to a water line break, the Painttown Gym will be closed this afternoon. There will be no after school program.
Community Basketball schedules
Community Basketball now has a permanent practice schedule established for the remainder of the season and is attached. If you have any questions, Jessica Daniels 554-6891. All Community Basketball Games scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 will be played at the old high...
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Jan. 30
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
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