NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee to observe Memorial Day
America gathers once a year to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country, to recognize and memorialize their heroism and sacrifice.
Proposed tribal law would prohibit public indoor smoking at casino
A proposed change to the Cherokee Code would prohibit public indoor smoking at both Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino in Murphy – both owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribe issues first childcare licensures on Qualla Boundary
EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division (EBCI PHHS) Regulatory & Compliance Department (RCD) team members presented the division’s first official childcare licenses on Wednesday, May 19
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS student selected to attend science, technology event
Livia Lambert, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Cherokee High School, has been chosen to serve as a North Carolina delegate to the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders event being held in Lowell, Mass. near Boston on June 29 – July 1.
New Kituwah students use Cherokee language while shopping
The aisles of Cherokee Food Lion were alive with the sounds of the Cherokee language being spoken on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 15.
WCU to celebrate all things Cherokee during its 2017-18 campus theme
When Sampson learned that WCU chose Cherokee as its campus learning theme for the 2017-18 academic year, she couldn’t wait to relay the news to the Cherokee community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Please curb use of the term ‘addict’
Recently, I made a post in regards to our syringe exchange program, and I was respectfully corrected when using the term “addict”. I removed that word and took some time to think about it.
EDITORIAL: Azure has a blue-eyed camel named Clyde
Mixing theory or belief in a factual article is confusing to the reader and will erode the credibility of the writer, and the publisher. There is a place marked for opinions in our paper.
COMMENTARY: Traditional plant gathering, growing is good for the entire community
Since time immemorial, Cherokee people have harvested traditional plants, such as sochan and ramps, from the beautiful mountains in western North Carolina. Over time, laws have prevented tribal members from harvesting these healthy plants.
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
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
Start Smart Soccer flyer
Soccer TEAM play sign-ups
Jan. 6 and 7 from 8am – 8pm at the Birdtown Gym. Ages for youth soccer are 5-12. For registration, parents will need to bring a copy of the child’s current sports physical and EBCI enrollment card or birth certificate if the child is not a tribal member. Info:...
Start Smart Soccer sign-ups
The Recreation Dept. is now taking sign-ups for Start Smart Soccer which will be held Sunday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 9. Start Smart soccer will introduce children, ages 3-7, to the sport of soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment focusing on fundamental...
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