NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Court rules in favor of Catawba in land-into-trust lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that nearly 17 acres taken into trust for the Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino on land near Kings Mountain was done legally.
WCU gains grant for improving advance care planning in Cherokee community
The National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded just over $374,500 to Western Carolina University’s Department of Social Work to work in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for advance care planning with the Native American community.
EBCI pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Mass Vaccination Team is following Federal guidelines and ceasing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice.
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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader remembers Chief Youngdeer
Never have I been more impressed with an individual upon an initial meeting, than I was with Chief Robert Youngdeer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the passing of Chief Youngdeer
A friend in Cherokee emailed me recently to tell me that former Principal Chief Robert Youngdeer has died. I worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years, and I have to say that he was one of the most remarkable people I ever met.
COMMENTARY: Trump and Metamucil…issue
I read the opinion regarding intravenous drug users who are currently guests of our local Heartbreak Hotel and the used syringes that are now everywhere on the Rez.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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
The Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation holds 1st annual Golf Tournament
The Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation held the 1st annual Madison Hornbuckle Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday Aug. 9 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club.
CHS Cross Country 2014 Schedule
CHS Cross Country 2014 Schedule
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
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....
2013 Trail of Tears Memorial Walk t-shirts being reprinted
The Cherokee Historical Association has had a lot of people asking about the Trail of Tears Memorial Walk T-shirts this year. Since it is the 175th remembrance of the Trail of Tears, they will be offering a reprint of the t-shirts this year. Place your order before...
Healthy Thanksgiving Cooking Demo flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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