NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
Sylva woman sentenced for drug trafficking
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Sylva woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 8 in Jackson County Superior Court to two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs.
Tribal Council tables land purchase in Cherokee County
A land acquisition deal for a 142-acre property in Cherokee County was tabled for further discussion at the Thursday, July 8 Tribal Council session.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation selects its RTR participants
The Cherokee Nation has selected 10 cyclists for its 2017 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June.
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.
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
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith – obituary
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith, 44, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her residence.
Victor “Butch” Williams, III – obituary
A service to celebrate the life of Victor “Butch” Harrison Williams, III, 78, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church where he was a member. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford – obituary
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.
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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