NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council changes tribal law on marijuana
Tribal Council made changes to drug code for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians when dealing with small amounts of marijuana.
Carmaleta Monteith named EBCI Beloved Woman
Carmaleta Littlejohn Monteith, an elder from the Yellowhill Community, is the newest Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for May 5, 6
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for May 5, 6
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU to hold Open House for prospective students
Prospective college students will have a chance to learn what life on campus is all about as Western Carolina University holds Open House on Saturday, March 25.
CES students’ artwork to be displayed at WCU
A total of 26 Cherokee Elementary School students will have their artwork at display at the annual Youth Art Month Show at WCU’s Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Long brings NoDAPL message to life in photos
Madison Hye Long looks at things differently than most people. She has the eye of a photographer, and sees the world through her lens.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Do restrictions on protests violate rights?
I’ve covered governments both on and off tribal land. They’ve ranged from Tribal Council and its committees to school boards, from county commissions to town councils and aldermen.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Missing the Christ of Christmas
A familiar decoration at Christmas is the Nativity Scene. Some people adorn their homes with small statues or their yards with large illumined figures of the Nativity. We know the characters all too well.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee’s young people need varied music shows
My wife and I recently watched a short documentary on YouTube entitled “Metal from the Dirt” which covered a fledging, and growing, metal band scene on the Navajo Nation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Pride tops Braves 38-21 in playoffs
It was a tough loss for the Braves, who traveled to North Mecklenburg High School for the 1st round of the NCHSAA playoffs against the hosting Pine Lake Prep Pride who topped Cherokee 38-21 on Friday, Nov. 14.
Cooper selected to N.C. Boxing Authority
Cameron Cooper, an EBCI tribal member, has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the North Carolina Boxing Authority which oversees all combat sports in the state.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
CHS senior Kendall Toineeta signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to play college basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Donald B. Wood – obituary
Donald B. Wood, 72, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Walter and Bessie Brown Wood.
Evelyn Taylor Wachacha – obituary
Evelyn Taylor Wachacha, 73, of Robbinsville, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on the night of Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.
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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