NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“They gave their all”: Cherokee honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The sun shone brightly on the marble stones, bronze plaques, and flags at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Monday, May 30 as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Remember the Removal Riders embark on 2022 journey
With a slight breeze going through the valley at Kituwah, the thoughts of 12 Cherokee men and women turned to a journey ahead and their ancestors before. The 2022 Remember the Removal (RTR) riders received a send-off from Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, on the evening of Friday, May 27.
EBCI Family Safety receives $2.2 million grant
The EBCI Family Safety Program and the Public Health and Human Services Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced on Wednesday, May 25 the procurement of the Improving Child Welfare through Investing in Family Grant, a five-year, $2.2 million grant to support the needs of vulnerable families in the Cherokee Community.
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
LETTER: Tribal member wants juvenile justice laws changed
Last year, my wife’s car was stolen from the Casino parking deck.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – Meet the new boss….issue.
A famous poet once said, “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The calling…ours, too
“The Church (Pentecostal) today seems to have found that in many respects, reverence, healing, and the Fear of God has gone. The Church has grown cold. (Exercise prayer.)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves both win at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Middle School Lady Braves traveled to Robbinsville for an away game against the Black Knights on Monday, Jan. 12.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnny Lee Thompson
Johnny Lee Thompson, 33, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
OBITUARY: Walter “Jake” Ferguson
Walter “Jake” Ferguson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Teresa “Tracie” Ann French
Teresa Ann French, 55, of Cherokee, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
BWC service location changes
The Beloved Women's and Children's Wellness Center status has changed temporarily. As of Friday, Dec. 27, this is the location of BWC services: Cherokee Pediatrics Clinic has relocated to Cherokee Indian Hospital. They will continue to be open at the hospital during...
Ken Blankenship retirement party
Ken Blankenship retirement party. Dec. 27 from 2-4pm in the Ken Blankenship Education & Research Center at the Musuem of the Cherokee Indian. Join for refreshments and reminscences.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Dec. 19)
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