NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Body found while searching for missing person
While conducting a grid search for missing person James Pepion, a search team located a camp site and human remains, in close proximity to his residence.
Cherokee to make history with electric school bus
Cherokee will be getting an electric school bus soon thanks to a grant from the N.C. Phase I Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Program.
Lumbee Bill introduced into House again
Certain lawmakers are attempting yet again to garner federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), and David Price (D-N.C.) submitted H.R. 2758 (Lumbee Acknowledge Act) on Thursday, April 22.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Museum hosts Archaeology Day
On a bright, sunny day, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian was one of four sites in North Carolina to celebrate International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A different perspective for Indian voters
The upcoming midterm election will be a culmination of a politically charged and polarized America that has no clear light at the end of the tunnel in terms of national unity or overall compromise.
EDITORIAL: ‘Till We are blue in the face
Before I vote, I think about a vision of what I would like to see our Boundary, our state, and the United States be in five, 10, 20 years from now. And then I watch, listen, and gather information about candidates to determine which of those have the values and the mentality to work toward the vision that I have for the future.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader appreciative of Fire Mountain Trail
Thank you so much for building and supporting the mountain bike trails at Fire Mountain!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Teams fight downpours, mud in weekend’s NAYO tournament
The John A Crowe Recreation Complex and the Cherokee Central Schools baseball fields held the 2014 Native American Youth Organization (NAYO) baseball/softball tournament Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19.
GOLF: PGA Pro-Am held at Sequoyah National
PGA professionals and golf amateurs from all over the Carolinas converged on The Sequoyah National Golf Club on Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15 for the National Car Rental PGA Pro-Am Series golf tournament. The tournament attracted 33 PGA professionals and 99 amateur golfers to compete in the two-day event.
NAYO Baseball/Softball Tournament brackets
These are the brackets for the NAYO baseball and softball tournaments scheduled in Cherokee for July 17-19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jean Bradley Nickerson – obituary
Jean Bradley Nickerson, age 76, of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Jennifer-Jeanne Lucille Nickerson
Jennifer-Jeanne Lucille Nickerson, age 51 of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Mary Smith Ensley – obituary
Mary Smith Ensley, 74, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
CIHA mammogram offer
Schedule and have your annual mammogram with a sister, mother, daughter or friend and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority will buy you both lunch. This is a limited time offer. Info: CIHA 497-6193 ext. 6466
Reservation -Wide Christmas Lighting Contest
It’s time again for the annual Reservation-Wide Christmas Lighting Contest. All community members are encouraged to participate. Final judging will be Tuesday, Dec. 17. For contest applications, contact the following people: Big Cove Community – Sam Panther; Big Y...
Cherokee Central Schools job openings (week of Nov. 14)
Secretary/NASIS Registrar- Job Description at Cherokee Central Schools Website High School Math Teacher Substitute Teachers Teacher Assistants Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Family and Consumer Science Teacher Agriculture Education Teacher Technology...
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