NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Welch arrested on drug, firearms charges
On Monday, Nov. 22, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department served a search warrant at 71 Flora Mae Smith Lane in Cherokee.
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino announced two promotions within its regional leadership team on Thursday, June 22.
Qualla Boiz making decals with Cherokee in mind
Qualla Boiz, a business owned by three EBCI tribal members, is specializing in decals with Cherokee designs.
SCC announces dean’s, president’s lists for spring semester
More than 170 students made the president’s list, and 151 others made the dean’s list for the spring semester at Southwestern Community College.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus loved him, even in spite of Peter’s shortcomings
It is even hard to think about how Peter must have felt at that moment when Jesus looked straight into his eyes—after his last denial.
EDITORIAL: Buy Native
The best return for our investment in the community comes from supporting the community’s economy.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: To choose to sin or not to sin
To choose to sin or not to sin…that is the only right that is freely granted to us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves with 14 fourth quarter points
The Mitchell Mountaineers (2-0) scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to secure their victory over the Cherokee Braves (0-2) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29. Cherokee only trailed by 5 points, 13-8, until Mitchell scored two times in two minutes (10:05 and 8:11) in the fourth.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves shutout Hayesville in season opener
The JV Braves (1-0) started out their 2014 season with a bang as they traveled to Hayesville on Thursday, Aug. 28 and came back with a 28-0 shutout win.
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Braves win 3-1 at Blue Ridge
The Lady Braves varsity volleyball team (1-1) traveled to Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and came back with a 3-1 victory. Cherokee lost the first game 25-21 before coming back to win the next three (25-21, 25-13, 26-24) to win the match and pull to an even 1-1 on...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Patrick P. West – obituary
Patrick P. West, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III – obituary
It’s with sorrowful hearts, the family of Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III, 77, of Auburn, Ga., announces his passing on January 20, 2020.
Diamond Brown – obituary
Diamond Brown, of the Snowbird community, has Walked On, joining the Ancestors, following an altruistic life.
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
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