NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI photographers featured in The 400 Years Project
The 400 Years Project is a new photography collective designed to showcase Native American life through the lens of Native photographers. Created in 2020 ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival from England, this project seeks to create a groundbreaking pictorial collection of photography from the mid-1800’s to the present.
Same-sex marriage ordinance again dies in Council without consideration
The issue of same-sex marriage was discussed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, July 8, but legislation submitted to make it a reality died on the floor for the second month in a row.
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Beloved Woman to receive honorary UNC Asheville degree
UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients EBCI Beloved Woman Ellen Bird, artist Stoney Lamar, and pediatrician Olson Huff.
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: That’s your opinion
We don’t always agree. You may say tomato or potato differently than I do. It’s ok.
EDITORIAL: Hate speech
As an editor, I get the great privilege of being a traffic cop for thought and lack thereof. As a proponent of free speech, I get no pleasure in suppressing anyone’s editorial comment.
COMMENTARY: Remembering the first day of our casino business – January 1994
On Jan. 25, 1994, twenty-five years ago… our Tribe opened for play our very first “fully compacted and legal” slot machines!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: BRAVES BEAT SWAIN
The JV Braves (3-0) have a flair for the dramatic. For the second week in a row, they sealed the game with less than two minutes left.
FOOTBALL: Buchanan amasses over 300 yards in Braves loss
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, amassed a total of 338 yards of total offense during a rainy Thursday night game against Rabun Gap (Ga.) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Sept. 10. Overall, the Braves had 360 yards of total offense, but it was not quite enough as they fell to the Eagles 41-26.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edge Robbinsville in final minute
There were two lead changes, two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble all in the final two minutes of the game as the Cherokee JV Braves (2-0) hosted Robbinsville at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Isaiah Evans, JV Braves running back, caught a Tye Mintz pass and took it 39 yards to the house for the game-winning score with 36 seconds left in the game to give the Braves a 32-28 win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kasey Lynn Maney – obituary
Kasey Lynn Maney, 20, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her home. She is the daughter of Katina Ledford and Gary Maney.
Raymond Owle – obituary
Raymond Owle, 85, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.
Glenn Crisp – obituary
Glenn Crisp, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Holiday Cornhole Throwdown flyer
Karate registration
Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Birdtown Gym. Classes will be held on Monday evenings at Wolftown Gym at the following times: Tiny Tigers, ages 4-6 (5:30-6:10pm); Beginner class, ages 7-12 and teen/adult class ages 12+ (6:15-7:10pm); Kardio Kick class (7:15-8:15pm). Cost - $18...
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