NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s Corner: Housing Portfolio Program and Down Payment Assistance
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is presenting video chats with key guest speakers who work in different areas of tribal government and life. These videos are available via Chief Sneed’s Facebook page. The following transcribed edition is being made available to our readers with permission.
Chief’s Corner: Project Management
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is presenting video chats with key guest speakers who work in different areas of tribal government and life. These videos are available via Chief Sneed’s Facebook page. The following transcribed edition is being made available to our readers with permission.
CHS names valedictorian, salutatorian
Cherokee High School (CHS) officials have announced that Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz are the Class of 2021’s valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. In addition to excelling in academics, both young ladies were active during their years at CHS in various clubs and sports.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee residents on SCC president’s, dean’s lists
More than 160 students made the president’s list, and 134 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: President Trump is the worst president in the history of the United States
President Donald Trump is the worst president this country has ever seen. His antics make Gerald Ford look non-clumsy and well put-together.
COMMENTARY: A wall is a good place to start
The recent government shutdown accomplished very little and showed the American citizens just how divisive and tribal we have become.
COMMENTARY: It’s a new year…same as the old year
It’s a new year! 2019! And nothing has changed in Washington. No, I retract that.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mintz nets 167 total yards in back-up status
Tye Mintz, filling in at quarterback for an injured Brandon Buchanan, netted a total of 167 yards on Friday, Nov. 7 as the Braves (3-8) traveled to Robbinsville to take on the undefeated Robbinsville Black Knights (11-0).
FOOTBALL: Pee Wee Braves runner-up in Cracker Bowl
What a difference a week makes! The 2014 Cracker Bowl, postponed from last weekend due to snow and ice, was played on a beautiful, sunny day at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.
GOLF: Two Lady Braves compete at State
The Lady Braves Golf team made school history at Cherokee High School by sending two members to the NCHSAA State Finals on Oct. 27 and 28.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonas Feather – obituary
Jonas Feather, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Asheville on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Jonas was born in Cherokee; however, he had made Asheville his residence for the last eight years.
Raymond Fairchild – obituary
Born in Cherokee, North Carolina, Raymond began playing the banjo at the age of 18.
Donald E. Rose – obituary
Donald “Lucky Duck” Edward Rose, 87, was born April 22, 1932 in Cherokee and passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at his home in Swain County following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Meeting rescheduled
The monthly meeting for the Birdtown Community Club that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31 will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at 6pm. All Birdtown Community members, plus members of the 3200 Acre Tract, are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be...
Chief Hicks to address Franklin
Jan. 6 at 6pm at the Franklin Town Hall at 95 E. Main Street in Franklin. Principal Chief Michell Hicks will address the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen on the issue of the Nikwasi Mound.
Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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