NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council considers new police camera systems
Tribal Council hosted a meeting off-air on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 30 with Getac, a company that specializes in camera systems for police departments.
Secretary Haaland creates new Missing & Murdered Unit
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced on Thursday, April 1 the formation of a new Missing & Murdered Unit (MMU) within the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS) to provide leadership and direction for cross-departmental and interagency work involving missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 31
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 31
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“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.
UNC Scholarship named after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named existing grants and fellowships to honor courageous people who represent important “firsts” in the University’s history.
WNC Leadership Initiative holds graduation
The Western North Carolina Leadership Initiative (WNCLI) recently held graduation ceremonies for participants of the 2016 Right Path and Coulter Regional leadership programs.
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
CROSS COUNTRY: Coach Swimmer optimistic about season
Cross country, although a team sport, is very much an individual effort, and Eddie Swimmer, head coach of the Cherokee varsity and middle school teams, is optimistic about those efforts this season.
2014 Cherokee Fall Sports Schedules
2014 Cherokee Fall Sports Schedules
Special Nights at CHS Varsity Football
Aug. 29 – Stand up to Cancer Awareness Sept. 5 – Mars Hill cheerleaders Sept. 11 – Cherokee Central Schools Staff Appreciation Sept. 26 – Homecoming Oct. 17 – Youth League Night Oct. 31 – Senior Night
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Smith Ensley – obituary
Mary Smith Ensley, 74, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe – obituary
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe went to join the Kingdom of Heaven from her personal residence unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.
James (Jim) Robert Miller – obituary
James (Jim) Robert Miller, 38 of Cherokee and Haywood County, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Summer internships available with USFS and BIA
1. All hiring for Pathways Permanent Intern and Temporary Intern programs is now done through USAJobs. You should immediately go to www.usajobs.com and establish an account. Once your account is set up and your resume is posted online, it will be quick and easy...
Christmas Checks to be mailed soon
Christmas Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to. Handicapped and/or disabled enrolled minors (under the age of 18) who are...
Congressman Meadows’ office hours change
Congressman Mark Meadows staff office hours will be Friday, Nov. 22 from 10am - 3pm in the Commerce Department Conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. This has changed from the originally scheduled Nov. 26 date.
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