NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Lumbee Acknowledgment Act dies in Senate
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina didn’t get the Christmas present they’ve been hoping for for more than a century – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
Indian Country reacts to Rep. Haaland’s historic cabinet nomination
Indian Country was a flutter on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 17 with the news that President-elect Joe Biden was nominating Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior.
Rep. Haaland nominated for Interior Secretary; would be first Native American in a cabinet position
A member of the Laguna Pueblo, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) has been nominated, according to sources, by President-elect Joe Biden to head the Department of the Interior.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CIHA to hold Raindrops on Roses Gala fundraising event
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, May 21. This year’s theme is “Raindrops on Roses”.
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Yellowhill wins Gadugi Earth Day contest
The Yellowhill Community was named the winner in the annual Gadugi Earth Day recycling competition held on Friday, April 22.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
LETTER: Mother wants memorial for son
This Labor Day, I want to remember my son, Patrick Bradley Allison (Feb. 2, 1973 – April 14, 2015), who was killed three years ago while on his job to make the roads safer for his community.
EDITORIAL: Buying a pig in a poke
It is common practice in politics, whether it is incumbents, candidates, or representatives of special interests, for people to use extremes to get their point across or to sell their ideas.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Highlanders top Lady Braves 2-0
On a very chilly afternoon that felt more like December than April, the Highlands Lady Highlanders defeated the Lady Braves 2-0 at Cherokee High School. Freshman Blakely Moore scored both goals for Highlands who is currently ranked #10 in the state.
Fishing Report: Obey your fishing laws
Opening weekend of Trout Fishing Season always brings out tons of people to fish in the mountains. It’s nice to see families’ spending time together and enjoying the great outdoors. There is nothing like taking your kids fishing and teaching them to fish. I’m a firm...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves named to All-State
Lady Braves basketball players Kendall Toineeta, a junior, and Avery Mintz, a senior, have been named to the NCPreps.com All-State team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Don Edward Chekelelee – obituary
Don Edward Chekelelee, 54, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Carlotta Linette Crowe – obituary
Carlotta Linette Crowe, 58, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at her residence.
Donna West Welch – obituary
Donna West Welch, age 55, of the Big Cove Community, went to her eternal home on Jan. 23, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
2013 Cherokee Christmas Parade flyer
Cherokee Central Schools has the following openings
High School/Middle School Math Coach Teacher Assistants- AA Degree Required High School Math Teacher- NC Teaching License Substitute Teachers- AA or Bachelors Required Food Service Worker Elementary Teacher- NC Teaching License Family and Consumer Science Teacher...
Rescheduled Stargazing Program in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, has rescheduled a 2 ½-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove for Saturday, November 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program was originally scheduled in September, but was...
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