NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for “new” Tribal Foods Distribution building
The Tribal Foods Distribution Program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will move into its new home next summer. A groundbreaking was held on the warm afternoon of Thursday, May 19 for a project that will see a part of an existing building renovated and part of it torn down and rebuilt as a two-story, nearly 8,000 square feet addition for the Program.
Henry Owl Building dedicated at UNC-Chapel Hill
After a formal dedication ceremony on Friday, May 13, the Henry Owl Building is officially named and now houses UNC (University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill) Student Affairs.
Cherokee Indian Fair to be held at old elementary school site
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cherokee Indian Fair will be back in action this year, but it will be in a different location.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS principal earns doctorate in education degree
The principal of Cherokee High School recently hit the pinnacle of educational achievement, but she is by no means finished with her education and learning. Debora Foerst defended her disquisition successfully on Wednesday, March 21 and will have her doctorate in education (EdD) degree conferred upon her from Western Carolina University in May.
Purple Warriors shining spotlight on Epilepsy
The Purple Warrior Foundation, founded in 2013 by former Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty, started as an avenue to help educate EBCI tribal members about Epilepsy.
New Kituwah students compete in state Science & Engineering Fair
For the first time in the school’s history, the New Kituwah Academy will be represented at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Holy Spirit as helper, teacher, truth
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
COMMENTARY: Domestic violence awareness and why it matters
I sat down a few days ago with the idea that I would churn out a quick article for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I asked myself, “Why is this issue so important to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee?”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Bradley wins division at James Orr tournament
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley, senior, took first place in the 152lb division at the James Orr Memorial Invitational Tournament held in Robbinsville on Saturday, Jan. 17.
BASKETBALL: Two EBCI teams win at NASA tournament
Two teams representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians won championships at the NASA basketball tournament held in Cherokee on Jan. 16-17, and two more EBCI teams won second place.
BASKETBALL: Johnson gets 35 points to lead Braves over Swain
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored the first five points of the game and just kept going as he led Cherokee to a 96-55 win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rosalee Teesatuskie
Rosalee Teesatuskie, 74, born March 2, 1946, passed away following a period of declining health on Friday, July 17, 2020 while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Elizabeth Ann Edwards
Elizabeth Ann Edwards, 62, of Cherokee, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Lee Edwards, of thirty seven years. She passed away on their anniversary. She was born in Jamestown, Va. on Feb. 13, 1958 to...
OBITUARY: Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert
Richard Randolph “Dick” Lambert, 88, of Brevard, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 20-25
TV show host, political science professor and writer Melissa V. Harris-Perry will be the keynote speaker for Western Carolina University’s annual celebration in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veteran’s Service Officer Steve Robertson and North Carolina Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veteran’s Service Officer Steve Robertson and North Carolina Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey. Jan. 16 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family members...
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host “Cherokee Seed Corn Inc.” Benefit Steak Dinner
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host “Cherokee Seed Corn Inc.” Benefit Steak Dinner. Jan. 11 at 6pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. This Fundraiser is to assist in the Development of Housing For Homeless Veterans and 2014 will be the year of...
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