NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Congresswoman Haaland confirmed as Interior Secretary
Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), a member of the Laguna Pueblo, was confirmed as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior on Monday, March 15.
WCU to resume ‘normal operations’ this fall
Western Carolina University is moving forward with plans to resume as close to normal operations this fall, given the current COVID-19 trends and projections, and as WCU’s clinic is helping to vaccinate the Western North Carolina region.
Honoring heroes: Harding, Taylor recognized for military service
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With flags billowing in the breeze, two Cherokee heroes were honored for their illustrious military service during a ceremony at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Friday, March 12. Lt. Lewis H. Harding...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Local royalty visits with Chief Lambert
Kaneya Jade Simpson, an EBCI tribal member, recently competed in the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant in Asheville.
Frell Owl Award nominations sought
The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Frell Owl Award.
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run coming
The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Young people: vote, even if you have to get a stamp
Midterm elections are a little more than a month away, and all of the elected offices are of importance.
EDITORIAL: Will you be there for them?
For as long as I can remember, a day of the Cherokee Indian Fair has been reserved to honor the veterans of the United States military.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader claims Cherokee blood, wants to learn language
I recently read an article in your Aug. 23-29, 2018 paper entitled “Cherokee Language has become a novelty”. It was moving.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2014 CHS and CMS volleyball schedules (revised)
This the revised schedule for CMS and CHS volleyball. It was revised on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
GOLF: Coach Bradley expects another great season
Coach Sharon Bradley isn’t shy about setting lofty goals for her team at the beginning of the season. After reaching the NCHSAA 1A West Regionals Golf Tournament five times of the Lady Braves’ Golf six year existence, Coach Bradley is confident a Lady Brave will be teeing up in the final tournament at Pinehurst in late October.
FOOTBALL: Braves are ready for successful season
In a scrimmage game this past week, Braves running back J.J. Benjamin dropped his shoulder to the right, stutter-stepped to the left and completely faked out a Gatlinburg-Pittman linebacker to the point he had to turn around to see what was going on.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Doug Mathews – obituary
Doug Mathews, 74, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Sam Saunooke – obituary
Sam Saunooke, 80, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on May 11, 2019 while recovering from a period of illness at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Russell Gerardo Ledford – obituary
Russell Gerardo Ledford, infant son of Sonya Ledford and Luis Gomez, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
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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