NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Phase II of Road to Soco Apartments opens officially
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) cut the ribbon to open Phase II of the Road to Soco Apartments officially on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 28.
Pre-trial of Cody Long continued to July
The pre-trial for the case of Benjamin Cody Long has been continued once again, with what seems like the final pre-trial date being set for July 14.
Election case of Amy Anders heard at Cherokee Supreme Court
Amy Anders’ case to run for the Wolftown seat of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) School Board has been denied by the Cherokee Supreme Court in a decision delivered on Thursday, April 29.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park needs Citizen Science Volunteers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are recruiting volunteers to adopt a tree monitoring plot in areas throughout the park.
American Legion Auxiliary seeks community involvement
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary hosted a “Creating Community Partnerships” luncheon at Post headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 2.
President Obama writes to New Kituwah students
Earlier this month, students in a first grade class at New Kituwah Academy received a letter from a very special person.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Elections and their operations due for upgrades
With what has happened with this year’s midterms, in Florida, in North Dakota, in Georgia, where issues of voter suppression, provisional ballots, recounts and the potential for runoffs, it should be that local elections are conducted in ways to instill faith in our democracy.
EDITORIAL: A crisis of credibility
Without a press free from political influence, governmental transparency is hindered, and the people must rely on sources for information regarding their leadership that will be, many times, suspect or biased.
COMMENTARY: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid….issue
Finally, the elections are over, the regular commercials are back on TV including those ads for meds that have so many side effects that you’ll need more meds for the side effects. At last, there is peace in the land.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves fight hard in loss to Swain
The Braves (3-5) fought hard on both sides of the football in their 17-7 loss to Swain on Friday, Oct. 17 at Ray Kinsland Stadium.
Legends and Tales 5K draws runners from four states
The Cherokee Runners hosted a special 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11. The inaugural Legends and Tales 5K drew local runners – including the Cherokee High School cross country teams – as well as visitors from South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert places second as Cherokee hosts middle, high school championships
Darius Lambert, Cherokee Middle cross country team, took second place – for the second consecutive year – as Cherokee hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill)
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill) passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Tsali Care in Cherokee at the age of 77.
Judy Regina Bird – obituary
Judy Regina Bird, 48, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Lillian Saunooke Franklin – obituary
Lillian Saunooke Franklin, 80, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community to host yard sale
Yard Sale. Jan. 2-3 starting at 9am both days at the Birdtown Community Building. Tables are $10/each and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concession will also be open. Interested parties that would like to participate, call 736-7510.
Christmas Services at Cherokee Wesleyan
Dec. 22 at 6pm, Cherokee Wesleyan Church will present its annual Christmas program at the church. The children will act out the Christmas story as the congregation joins in singing Chrismas hymns. After the program, there will be a time of fellowship and...
Christmas Program “Christmas Memories”
Dec. 22 at 5:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Chapel. Following the program, the church will enjoy Christmas dinner consisting of finger foods and desserts. Everyone is invited. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore 788-0643
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