NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sports betting arrives in Cherokee
Twenty months after passing through North Carolina legislatures, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino’s The Book is now open for sports betting.
House passes VAWA Reauthorization Bill
“More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women, or 84.3 percent, have experienced violence in their lifetime,” reads information included in a bill currently going through Congress.
School Board returns to in-person meetings
After months of email polls, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education returned to their social-distanced set up on Monday, March 15.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Report for the month of October
Hello everyone, my name is Amorie Gunter and I am the 21-year-old daughter of Frank and Angie Gunter, and we are the proud residents of the Birdtown Community.
Cherokee High to present “Short Attention Span Theater”
A bevy of songs and monologues will fill the Chief Dugan Cultural Arts Center as Cherokee High School students will present “Short Attention Span Theatre” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm.
Cartwright graduates from Harrah’s Cherokee program
Barton Cartwright recently graduated from the Cherokee Development Program at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and will join the Marketing team as assistant casino services manager.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LGBTQ group hopes to make a difference for acceptance
For many years among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being gay, lesbian or transgender was something that was either hidden or something that wasn’t discussed. There was a stigma attached to it, and many just don’t want to discuss it. One organization on the Boundary hopes to change that.
COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery
While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking due to stuttering.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Photo ID shouldn’t be required to vote
There’s an amendment on your ballot (North Carolina state election) that would require everyone to have a photo ID in order to vote. Sound like a good idea? It’s not. If you vote for this, you’re buying “a pig in a poke.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Braves win 3-1 at Blue Ridge
The Lady Braves varsity volleyball team (1-1) traveled to Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and came back with a 3-1 victory. Cherokee lost the first game 25-21 before coming back to win the next three (25-21, 25-13, 26-24) to win the match and pull to an even 1-1 on...
GOLF: Lady Braves shoot well against Lady Highlanders
The Lady Braves traveled to Maggie Valley Club and Resort on Monday, Aug. 25 for their third match of the season to take on the Highland Highlanders and the Smoky Mountain Mustangs. The Mustangs cancelled before the match, leaving the Lady Braves 10-person team against a two-person Highlands team.
Buchanan named CHS Athlete of the Week
Cherokee Braves QB Brandon Buchanan is the EBCI Emergency Management Cherokee High School Athlete of the Week for the week of Aug. 18-22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jason Wayne Hendricks – obituary
Jason Wayne Hendricks, age 36, of Robbinsville, previously of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith – obituary
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith, 77, of the Shephard’s Creek Community, took her heavenly flight to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous year’s long battle with lung cancer.
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care Center during the final days of his life.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host 38th Annual “Festival of Christmas Past”
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 38th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. - 4p.m., at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is...
Volleyball and Cornhole tournament fundraiser
Dec. 7 at the Snowbird Recreation Center. Sign-ups for volleyball will be from 10-11am with the first game at 12pm. Entry fee is $85/team and the winners get all the entry fee money. Two girls must be on the court at all times. Rally scoring, best of three,...
Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Annual Christmas Party and Dinner
Dec. 16 from 6-8pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The evening meal will be catered. All veterans and family members are invited. Info: Warren Dupree, Post 143 service office, 508-2657
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