NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s Corner: CARES Act
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is presenting video chats with key guest speakers who work in different areas of tribal government and life. These videos are available via Chief Sneed’s Facebook page. The following transcribed edition is being made available to our readers with permission.
Park Superintendent Cash takes home top award for leadership at national Public Lands Alliance awards ceremony
On Monday, May 24, the Public Lands Alliance awarded Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash with an Agency Leadership Award at the 2021 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Awards.
Cherokee to observe Memorial Day
America gathers once a year to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country, to recognize and memorialize their heroism and sacrifice.
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
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
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
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford – obituary
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford, 52, passed away July 14, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles – obituary
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.
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.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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