NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Retail alcohol sales start on Qualla Boundary
Following passage of a referendum in September approving the practice, a local business is the first to start the retail sale of beer and wine on the Qualla Boundary. Ric’s Smokeshop I, located on Casino Trail, started several weeks ago.
CIPD seizes over 900 lbs. of marijuana, guns in Cherokee Co. arrests
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 9, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. Upon arrival, CIPD Patrol Officer Christopher Harris spoke with a male and female subject on foot near the casino and the casino hotel entrance.
Council passes legislation to limit smoking at Casinos
Patrons and employees at either of the casino properties owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will no longer be subject to smoking on a large scale. Tribal Council passed Ord. No. 3 (2021) during its regular session on Thursday, Dec. 9 which limits where people can smoke at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in Murphy.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Danya Pigeon crowned 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Sequoyah High School senior Danya Pigeon, of Hulbert, was crowned the 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee during the 26th annual leadership competition on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Youth Council cultural exchange visit yields great fun and important lessons
A half dozen Cherokee youth spent a week this summer in the Pacific Northwest having great fun and learning some invaluable lessons.
Tribal members win “Native American 40 under 40” award
Hope Huskey and Jacob Reed, both EBCI tribal members, have been selected to receive the Native American 40 under 40 award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is love
In these verses the Apostle Paul emphasizes that the “extraordinary divine force by which Jesus Christ was raised is the same power at work in and through believers”
COMMENTARY: Take a hike
The days of summer are nearly upon us. After several months of hibernation, it is fun to feel the sunshine on our faces and get stiff joints moving again.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is Son of God and Son of Man
“When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, ‘Woman, he is your son.’
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Strong defense key to Braves 48-20 win
Cherokee’s defense held the Tigers scoreless until just before halftime and recovered four Tiger fumbles as Cherokee (4-1) dominated Rosman 48-20 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 2.
GOLF: Sampson leads Lady Braves against Highlands
Cherokee junior, Tysha Sampson, carded a 94 to lead the Lady Braves against Highlands on Thursday Sept. 25 at the par-72, 5,932-yard Waynesville Inn – Golf Resort & Spa.
FOOTBALL: Buchanan throws 3TDs as Braves win big
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers and compiled almost 300 passing yards as he helped the Braves win their conference opener on Homecoming night.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Obituary: George Daniel Smith
George Daniel Smith, born July 2, 1951, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2020.
Obituary: Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant
Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant, known by friends and family as Val, passed away on March 26, 2020.
OBIT – Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe
Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe, age 69, passed away peacefully at the Tsali Care Nursing Home in Cherokee on March 23, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Community Building rental information
If you are wanting to reserve or rent the Big Y Community Building for a birthday or family event, please contact Trudy or Bunsey Crowe 497-6339. The rental fee of $35 plus a deposit of $25 will be due up front at the time of event. The deposit of $25 will be...
Big Y Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 28 at 12noon at the Big Y Community Building. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and dressing will be provided. Bring a covered dish. If bringing a dish, plan to arrive a little early as the table will be being set.
Health & Medical Program to temporarily change locations
The Beloved Women’s and Children’s Center will be closed Dec. 2 – 4. EBCI Health & Medical Division Programs housed in the center will be temporarily located to the following locations: WIC Relocated to the Health and Medical Administration Building located at 43...
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