NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee to observe Memorial Day
America gathers once a year to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country, to recognize and memorialize their heroism and sacrifice.
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
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Devalyn Crowe seeking Miss Indian World title
Devalyn Raylene Crowe, an EBCI tribal member and Yakama Nation descendant living in Washington state, will be seeking the Miss Indian World title at the upcoming pageant which starts on Thursday, April 27 in Albuquerque, NM as part of the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Park to celebrate National Volunteer Week
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a volunteer work day at the Mountain Farm Museum on Tuesday, April 25.
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.
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: Lady Braves outmatch AC Reynolds, win big 52-31
The Cherokee Lady Braves traveled to Asheville on Thursday, Dec. 11 for a non-conference showdown against the 3-A AC Reynolds Lady Rockets.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Donnie Edward Jackson – obituary
Donnie Edward Jackson, 48, of Cherokee, went to his forever home on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
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.
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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