NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU board removes name ‘Hoey’ from campus auditorium
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution removing the name “Hoey” from a campus performance facility.
‘A little sense of normalcy’: Fireworks will fly on July 4th
Despite almost every event in Cherokee being cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, the July 4 fireworks aren’t going anywhere.
Tragic drowning occurs near Oconaluftee Visitor Center
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a drowning in progress on the Oconaluftee River behind the Mountain Farm Museum in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and “Hike 100”
In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash has committed to hike 100 miles in the Park duing 2016 and is challenging the public to do the same. The 100-mile goal is part of the...
Council recognizes Warriors of Anikituwah
Tribal Council recognized the Warriors of Anikituwah during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 7.
THANK YOU: Cross Country runner says thanks
Last month, I competed in the USA Track & Field (USATF) Junior Olympic Cross-Country Championships in Albuquerque, NM. I placed 30th overall. There were 345 runners from all over the country.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Apology to Cherokee community
In 2016, I was part of a “cultural exchange” trip to New Zealand. I made a mistake. I spoke indirectly on behalf of Cherokee people.
EDITORIAL: Armchair marketing
“I know how to market Cherokee because I am the demographic,” said anyone who has provided advice and guidance in a leadership role within our tribal government.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts 22.2, New business and Festivus
Seems there’s never a dull moment these days. In Washington, DC.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Saunooke signs to play college ball at Bacone
Jeremy Saunooke, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Swain County High School, signed a letter of intent on Friday, June 13 to play college football this fall at Bacone College in Muscogee, Okla.
BASEBALL: McMillan chosen for Baseball Factory
Cherokee High School shortstop Jason McMillan has been chosen to participate in this year’s Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. on July 30 – Aug. 3. Pirate City is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and players...
EBCI athletes honored at Swain banquet
Swain County High School held its annual athletic banquet on Monday, June 2. Several EBCI tribal members were honored including Valerie Arkansas and Raymius Smith who were named Athletes of the Year.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
George Henry Lambert – obituary
George Henry Lambert, 89, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 after fighting a brief illness. He was among his loving family.
Robert Lee Goodson – obituary
Robert Lee Goodson, 62, passed away at Mission Hospital on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.
Joseph Eugene Long – obituary
Joseph Eugene Long, better known as Joe Long, was born May 29, 1942, at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville to Joseph George Long and Evelyn Ruby Louise (Helton) Long.
HAPPENINGS
W. Jeff Bishop to lecture at Sequoyah Museum
Nov. 24 from 2-3pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. W. Jeff Bishop, the president of the Trail of Tears Association’s George chapter, will present a free lecture on Removal in the Heart of the Cherokee Nation: Crisis in George, 1838. This lecture...
Wolftown Community Club Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 23 at 1pm at the Wolftown Gym. This will be a potluck dinner with the Community Club providing turkey, dressing and drinks. The Club is also sending a special invitation to Wolftown veterans.
Book Fair to benefit CMS
The online Scholastic Book Fair is open and will run until Dec. 9. All items that you purchase benefit Cherokee Middle School. Items will be delivered to the school before Christmas Break. The online fair has books for ages 0- adult....
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