NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Tribe receives grant for Little Free Libraries
Abbott Owle, an 11-month-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, grabs a copy of “We love you Moms and Babies” from the Little Free Library at the Dora Reed Qualla Boundary Head Start/Early Head Start Center on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 8.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Danya Pigeon crowned 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Sequoyah High School senior Danya Pigeon, of Hulbert, was crowned the 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee during the 26th annual leadership competition on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Youth Council cultural exchange visit yields great fun and important lessons
A half dozen Cherokee youth spent a week this summer in the Pacific Northwest having great fun and learning some invaluable lessons.
Tribal members win “Native American 40 under 40” award
Hope Huskey and Jacob Reed, both EBCI tribal members, have been selected to receive the Native American 40 under 40 award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Constitution deserves real discussion
This commentary was sparked by a recent work session on Tuesday, May 21. The Citizens for a Constitution came to present Council with an updated form of their proposed document. To put it simply, it was a rough day in the Council House.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The supremacy of Christ
Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of man, has created all things on this earth.
COMMENTARY: Beating a dead horse
Have you voted yet? You can. I did. My ballot only had Principal Chief and Vice Chief candidates on it because I vote in Snowbird and the slate of candidates was small enough not to require a primary. So, my civic duty is done.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves fight hard to shut down the Knights
Last season, the Cherokee Braves (13-0), Robbinsville Black Knights (6-2), and Hayesville Yellow Jackets (9-5) tied for the top spot in the men’s Smoky Mountain Conference.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win 12th in front of large crowd
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-0) extended their undefeated streak to 12 after a home win over Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 9.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Marvin (Tom) Bradley Sr. – obituary
Marvin Thomas Bradley Sr., 81 of the Big Cove Community, passed away March 7, 2020 at his home. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Seaborn and Sallie Smith Bradley, his brother, David Bradley, and sister, Lydia Marie Bradley. Tom is survived by his wife,...
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr. – obituary
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr., 44, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Davidson Ray Smoker and Elsie Marie Thompson Smoker.
Winnie Lee Nuñez – obituary
Winnie Lee Nuñez was born to Ernest and Mary Leauna Sneed in Cherokee on Dec. 14, 1939.
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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