NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department takes action to foster equity and inclusion across its Bureaus
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s work to prioritize equity and inclusion across the federal government, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Council to incorporate these practices into the Department’s work across its many bureaus.
EBCI to receive $43.3 million more in ARP than previously expected
Cory Blankenship, EBCI Secretary of Treasury, had some good news for the leaders and members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during a report to Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 17. The discussion centered around ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding for the Tribe.
Tribal ABC Store to open in Cherokee
Cherokee will soon have its own ABC store. The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is currently working on the Tribal ABC Store which it hopes to open in early March.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Yellowhill Community Club sponsoring dance lessons and dances
Dance is just one of the programs being developed in Yellowhill to build relationships, respect for others, and many social skills, while enjoying the art of dance.
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
Cherokee, Swain school systems sign partnership with Job Corps
As the result of a partnership signed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 between officials from Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), students at those schools will be able to co-enroll providing better opportunities all around.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Take a hike
The days of summer are nearly upon us. After several months of hibernation, it is fun to feel the sunshine on our faces and get stiff joints moving again.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is Son of God and Son of Man
“When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, ‘Woman, he is your son.’
EDITORIAL – Are you prepared?
Did you know that, on average, 151,600 die every day? That’s 6,317 people per hour, 105 people every minute, give or take a few.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
GOLF: Lady Braves shoot well against Lady Highlanders
The Lady Braves traveled to Maggie Valley Club and Resort on Monday, Aug. 25 for their third match of the season to take on the Highland Highlanders and the Smoky Mountain Mustangs. The Mustangs cancelled before the match, leaving the Lady Braves 10-person team against a two-person Highlands team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach
Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach, 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 6, 2020.
OBITUARY: Talia Taylor
Talia Taylor, 29, of Cherokee, passed away on March 29, 2020. She was born in Jackson County on Jan. 4, 1991, to Charles Edward Taylor and Mystical Parker.
Obituary – Eloise Maney
Eloise Maney, 74, of Cherokee, made her way to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Vendors sought for CHS Indian Market
Cherokee High School will host an Indian Market at Friday, Nov. 22 where vendors are being invited to set up inside of the high school. Tables and chairs are free, but limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. All items must be the original work...
Family Reunion for Sampson Boss and Lizzie Arneach Welch descendants
Nov. 23 at 2pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring a covered dish. Info: Contact Kathie McCoy, Bessie Squirrel, or Agnes Welch
Healing & Wellness Coalition meeting
Nov. 19 at 11:30am at the Living Waters Lutheran Church off of Goose Creek. Bring your lunch. Info: Beth Farris (828) 421-9855
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