NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribes to share in landmark opioid settlement
A landmark opioid settlement has been agreed to in principle by a major pharmaceutical company, three distributors, and all tribes in Indian Country. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will share in this settlement along with any of the other 573 federally recognized tribes who wish to participate; although, a monetary amount for each is not yet known.
Park welcomes new program leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2 the selection of two key positions in the Park Management Team. Randy Scoggins will step in as the new chief ranger to oversee the Visitor and Resource Protection Division and Stephanie Kyriazis will serve as the new chief of resource education.
N.C. state tribes and tribal organizations to receive $10 million in state funding
North Carolina’s American Indian communities will receive a total of $10 million in state funds this year to support programs and services to help with pandemic recovery. This year’s state budget allocated money to each of the state recognized tribes and tribal organizations.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Johnson named AISES region representative
Kayla Johnson, an EBCI tribal member and a fellow in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award program (JBLA), has been selected to serve as the Region 7 Representative for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum begins renovations
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is set to begin phase one of a renovation to their facility.
New exhibit explores history and influence of Chief Lewis Downing
Lewis Downing served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 15 years, following the death of Chief John Ross in 1866.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Watch out for false prophets
When it comes to the authority of the believer, there is only One Person, Jesus Who has made this possible for us.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Let us hold fast to our confession”
As soon as Jesus was baptized by His cousin John the Baptist, He found Himself being led by the Holy Spirit directly into the wilderness for a forty-day time period—no food, water or shelter offered.
EDITORIAL: 110 percent
“If you hire me, I am going to give 110 percent to my work!” “I am behind you 110 percent.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves are ready for successful season
In a scrimmage game this past week, Braves running back J.J. Benjamin dropped his shoulder to the right, stutter-stepped to the left and completely faked out a Gatlinburg-Pittman linebacker to the point he had to turn around to see what was going on.
VOLLEYBALL: Young team looking to gel with team spirit
Volleyball is one of the quintessential team sports, and everyone must gel for it to be successful. This year’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball squads are not the most experienced, but they have the team spirit that can make champions.
CROSS COUNTRY: Coach Swimmer optimistic about season
Cross country, although a team sport, is very much an individual effort, and Eddie Swimmer, head coach of the Cherokee varsity and middle school teams, is optimistic about those efforts this season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon – obituary
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon, 79, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 20, 2020.
Phyllis Coons – obituary
Phyllis Coons made her journey to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2020.
Clarence A. Pilkington – obituary
Clarence A. Pilkington, 84, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2020.
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