NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Recovery speaker gets candid with Cherokee community
Addiction to drugs is a complicated, multi-layered thing that is often misunderstood. This was the message delivered by Dr. Stephen Loyd, a recovery speaker from Franklin, Tenn., as he spoke to a crowd at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 24.
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Olympic champion visits Cherokee students
Students at Cherokee Central Schools had the pleasure of meeting and listening to the wisdom of an Olympic champion on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Tribe selects 2018 Remember the Removal Riders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2018 Remember the Removal Ride.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Beloved Men, Women could be memorialized with statues
Last April, a resolution was passed by Tribal Council establishing a lobby wall in the Tribal Council House to display photographs of the Beloved Men and Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
COMMENTARY: Pandering, blackmail, intimidation, and yellow journalism
As with any election, tribal or otherwise, there are red flags to watch for when getting and digesting material to make a sound decision before connecting the arrow on your ballots.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – PTSD and mental health….issue.
It seems like I’ve been away for a looonnng time, and I have, but not really. I’ve been dealing with a loss that jarred me to my core and made me come to grips with the fact that, no matter what you say, or do, you really can’t prepare yourself.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves double Rosman’s output in road win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (13-0) extended their undefeated campaign by defeating the Rosman Tigers 74-37 in an away game on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
BASKETBALL: Braves hit the century mark at Rosman
The Cherokee Braves (14-0) recorded their first 100 point game as they defeated the hosting Rosman Tigers 103-71 on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Joe Otter
Joe Otter, 29, of the Birdtown Community, took his final journey on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Smart Start Soccer session cancelled
The first session of Start Smart Soccer, beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, has been cancelled due to the heating issue at Birdtown Gym. It will resume on Sunday, Jan. 12. If you have not yet registered your child, please do so as soon as possible so they will have the...
Regional business leaders to share insights in spring WCU speaker series
Ten leaders from across Western North Carolina and beyond will share their personal perspectives on leadership with students in a Western Carolina University master’s degree program course in business administration this spring.
Tribal Council date changes
Due to USET’s Impact Week, February’s Budget Council session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Tribal Council will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13. The deadline to submit resolutions, ordinances and requests for time for these sessions will be Thursday, Jan. 30. You...
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