NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe issues first childcare licensures on Qualla Boundary
EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division (EBCI PHHS) Regulatory & Compliance Department (RCD) team members presented the division’s first official childcare licenses on Wednesday, May 19
CCS debates sharing testing information
At its second meeting of May, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education reviewed a dissertation request submitted to them by an enrolled member.
New Caesars Southern Indiana ownership, EBCI Holdings, announces leadership team
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians — which expects approval of its purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana this fall — announced on Wednesday, May 12 the creation of EBCI Holdings, LLC (EBCI) and its management team and board.
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
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!
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Lady Braves lack offense in first round of playoffs
The Lady Braves just couldn’t get much offense going as they hosted East Wilkes in the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, May 14. East Wilkes’ Melia Higgins put two in the back of the net as they defeated Cherokee 2-0.
2014 CHS Varsity and JV football schedules
2014 CHS Varsity and JV football schedules
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton takes second at State Meet
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton took second place in the girls shot put at the 1A State Track & Field Championship at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro on Friday, May 9 with a throw of 35-7.50. She placed just inches behind Samantha Welborn, Starmount, who threw 35-10.75.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney – obituary
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney, 67, of the Big Cove Community and resided in Sylva with her husband Marvin “Buster” Forney of 20 years, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Turkey Strut race flyer
Community Basketball registration extended
Registration for Community Basketball has been extended to Friday, Nov. 8. You can register at Birdtown Gym. Parents/guardians must provide a copy of the child's current physical and EBCI enrollment card (if enrolled) or a copy of the child's birth certificate if...
Cherokee Veteran’s Day Celebration flyer
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