NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Momentum building for Sevierville project
Significant progress has been made on Kituwah, LLC’s 200-acre project in Sevier County (Tenn.).
Court rules in favor of Catawba in land-into-trust lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that nearly 17 acres taken into trust for the Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino on land near Kings Mountain was done legally.
WCU gains grant for improving advance care planning in Cherokee community
The National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded just over $374,500 to Western Carolina University’s Department of Social Work to work in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for advance care planning with the Native American community.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee report for November
Siyo, hello the month of November has been very busy for me.
Sampson appointed to lead WCU’s Cherokee Center
Western Carolina University alumna Sky K. Sampson, manager of the Cherokee Boys Club Youth Council programs, has been named director of the university’s Cherokee Center.
Tribal members make mark at AISES
Since 1977, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parking lot a dangerous situation
Who is responsible for trimming the bushes in front of Food Lion
COMMENTARY: A different perspective for Indian voters
The upcoming midterm election will be a culmination of a politically charged and polarized America that has no clear light at the end of the tunnel in terms of national unity or overall compromise.
EDITORIAL: ‘Till We are blue in the face
Before I vote, I think about a vision of what I would like to see our Boundary, our state, and the United States be in five, 10, 20 years from now. And then I watch, listen, and gather information about candidates to determine which of those have the values and the mentality to work toward the vision that I have for the future.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners training for Savannah Marathon
The Cherokee Runners gathered for a group run on Saturday, Sept. 20.
FOOTBALL: Braves win key road game at Brevard
Cherokee (2-3) pulled to within one game of .500 on the season with a 30-19 win at Brevard on Friday, Sept. 19. Cherokee never trailed in the game and caused four Brevard turnovers to take the key victory on the road.
GOLF: Lady Braves sweep the podium in Waynesville
Posting the lowest team score in the six-year history of Lady Braves golf, Cherokee took all three spots on the podium at the Donald Ross-designed, Carolina course at the Waynesville Inn match against the Highlands Lady Highlanders on Monday, Sept. 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford – obituary
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford, 52, passed away July 14, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles – obituary
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney – obituary
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney, 67, of the Big Cove Community and resided in Sylva with her husband Marvin “Buster” Forney of 20 years, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 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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