NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Proposed tribal law would prohibit public indoor smoking at casino
A proposed change to the Cherokee Code would prohibit public indoor smoking at both Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino in Murphy – both owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribe issues first childcare licensures on Qualla Boundary
EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division (EBCI PHHS) Regulatory & Compliance Department (RCD) team members presented the division’s first official childcare licenses on Wednesday, May 19
CCS debates sharing testing information
At its second meeting of May, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education reviewed a dissertation request submitted to them by an enrolled member.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frankiewicz to vie for Miss Indian World
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian World in Albuquerque, NM on April 25-29.
Goshorn to participate in prestigious Italian exhibit
The 57th La Biennale di Venezia (aka Venice Biennale), a world-renowned art exhibition, will include several American Indian artists this year.
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It takes much work, dedication to be Miss Cherokee
My name is Angela Lambert Gunter. I am a member of the Birdtown Community, and I am the proud mother of four children, two step children, and 11 grandchildren.
COMMENTARY: Please curb use of the term ‘addict’
Recently, I made a post in regards to our syringe exchange program, and I was respectfully corrected when using the term “addict”. I removed that word and took some time to think about it.
EDITORIAL: Azure has a blue-eyed camel named Clyde
Mixing theory or belief in a factual article is confusing to the reader and will erode the credibility of the writer, and the publisher. There is a place marked for opinions in our paper.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves ground Rockets 78-56
Cherokee handled their first major test of the season with relative ease on Thursday, Dec. 11 when the Dustin Johnson-led Braves grounded the AC Reynolds Rockets 78-56 at an away game in Asheville.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll over Highlands, improve to 4-0
The Lady Braves (4-0) remained unbeaten as they took it to the Highlands Lady Highlanders at home on Friday, Dec. 12.
BASKETBALL: Braves almost double Wildcats score in big win
Cherokee (2-0) came close to doubling the scoring output of their opponent during their first home game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler – obituary
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler, 77, born Oct. 12, 1941 passed away peacefully on Oct. 09, 2019 at the Medwest Harris Hospital in Sylva following a period of declining health do to diabetes and COPD.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Calling…(continued)
“Josephus, a Roman historian of that era, chronicled Saul as a lost man, a secular man, and many agreed with him.
Alexander Hornbuckle – obituary
Alexander Hornbuckle, 81, of Cherokee, passed away following a period of declining health at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Oct. 6, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Granny’s Kitchen Fundraising Lunch
Feb. 6 from 11am – 3pm at Granny’s Kitchen. Proceeds raised will fund an educational trip for Cole Saunooke, a 9th grader at Smoky Mountain High School, to attend the alumni session of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Boston this summer. Lunch menu:...
Journey to Forgiveness documentaries available
In May 2012, the Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition sponsored a Journey to Forgiveness and Healing where 16 Eastern Cherokees and six non-Cherokee friends met with members of the Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band in Tahlequah, Okla. before retracing the...
Job Announcement: General Education Teacher
General Education Teacher ORGANIZATION: Oconaluftee Job Corps (Cherokee Boys Club Contract – U.S.Forest Service) P. O. Box 507 Cherokee, N. C. 28719 (52 CBC Loop) OPENING DATE: January 8, 2014 CLOSING DATE: January 22, 2014 REQUIREMENTS: Must have...
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