NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Fatal single-car accident on Spur
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of an accident on the Spur at 3:06 a.m. on Sunday, May 2.
Cherokee Police Commission pushing for more communication
For the last several months, the reorganized Cherokee Police Commission has been requesting more consistent information from the entities they oversee. This was again the primary topic of discussion on Thursday, April 22.
Phase II of Road to Soco Apartments opens officially
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) cut the ribbon to open Phase II of the Road to Soco Apartments officially on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 28.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
Miss Cherokee Taran Swimmer’s final report, farewell
Siyo, I want to share with you all some events that I had the honor to attend the month of September.
Cherokee Rodders Club awards scholarships
The Cherokee Rodders Car Club recently awarded the first Bob Smith Memorial Vocational Scholarships. The first recipients of the scholarships funds are: John Jenkins; Chase Crowe; and Ryan Tranter.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LGBTQ group hopes to make a difference for acceptance
For many years among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being gay, lesbian or transgender was something that was either hidden or something that wasn’t discussed. There was a stigma attached to it, and many just don’t want to discuss it. One organization on the Boundary hopes to change that.
COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery
While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking due to stuttering.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Photo ID shouldn’t be required to vote
There’s an amendment on your ballot (North Carolina state election) that would require everyone to have a photo ID in order to vote. Sound like a good idea? It’s not. If you vote for this, you’re buying “a pig in a poke.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Three from Cherokee advance to state
Three Cherokee High School athletes have advanced to this week’s 1A State Track Championship in Greensboro. They earned their spots by placing in the top four at the 1A West Regional Track Championships held at A.C. Reynolds High School on Saturday, May 3.
SOFTBALL: Bree Smith signs to play at Haskell
Bree Smith, a member of the Cherokee Lady Braves softball team for four years, signed a letter of intent on Monday, April 28 to play softball next season at Haskell Indian Nations University.
FOOTBALL: Lambert to kick for WCU and for USA
Senior kicker and punter played for U.S.A. team in all-star game against France’s 19U national team By CHUCK FIEBERNITZ Reprint courtesy of Mountaineer Publishing When Logan Lambert, an EBCI tribal member, started to play football as a sophomore kicker and punter at...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carl Johnson Nations – obituary
Carl Johnson Nations, 91, of the Ela Community, passed on May 30, 2019.
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills – obituary
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman.
Doug Mathews – obituary
Doug Mathews, 74, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Reception planned for “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” exhibit
A community reception will celebrate the local opening of “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 3-5pm. The touring exhibit focuses on Cherokee language and culture, using sound recordings...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Nov. 7)
Native American Expo set for Nov. 11-13 at WCU
The fifth annual Native American Expo at Western Carolina University is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 13, with a series of events and presentations centered on Native American values, traditions and culture.
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