NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal jury convicts Bryson City woman of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
A federal jury in Asheville has convicted Shannon White, 43, of Bryson City, of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
EBCI, CCS to maintain modified operations
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be entering its fifth week of a ‘modified operational plan’, maintaining working from home for most tribal employees.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Second Annual Gadugi Earth Day event planned
Cherokee will celebrate the second Gadugi Earth Day event at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot on Friday, April 22 from 12-5pm.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces spring grantees
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) recently awarded 18 new grants totaling over $2.4 million, continuing its mission to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the surrounding region.
Vice Chief shadows a Cherokee EMS Team
Vice Chief Rich Sneed rode with “D-Shift” of the Tribal Emergency Services on Saturday, March 26.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: One possible solution…maybe three.
We are in great need of an overhaul of government protocol. I am not talking about the people who fill the seats of our elected posts.
LETTER: A place of sanctuary for pets
We had dogs of our own, but we started to notice that there were a lot of stray dogs and dogs along roadsides that looked to be homeless and/or abandoned
EDITORIAL: Something smells fishy
There are 30 miles of fishable streams on the Qualla Boundary. Those streams have been here for as long as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Water is not just a commodity to us. It is spiritual. It is a source of life. It is a resource for the continuation of the Tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Crowe ties for second in Murphy
Cherokee’s Tagan Crowe carded a 41 on Thursday, March 20 to tie for second place at the Cherokee Hills Country Club in Murphy. Behind Crowe’s stout performance, the Braves finished third collectively as a team.
Fishing Report: Step softly when wading
Noisy wading has saved more trout’s lives than catch and release fishing ever did. It’s true, stomping and splashing about while wading will send trout into the next zip code, leaving you empty handed. Do this at every fishing spot you come to, and you’ll likely get...
SOCCER: Lady Braves blank Mitchell 2-0
The Lady Braves played staunch defense and pitched a 2-0 shutout against the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers at home on Friday, March 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Eli George – obituary
Eli George, 71, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at his residence.
Wallace Herbert St. Clair Jr. – obituary
Wallace Herbert St. Clair Jr. 64, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday Dec. 29, 2018.
Thaddeus (Syd) Chiltoskie Grant – obituary
Thaddeus (Syd) Chiltoskie Grant passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 after a long illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cornhole for Christmas flyer
Benefit for Rebecca Paz-Chalacha and Family
Oct. 31 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian Tacos and Frybread and chili dinners. Indian Taco w/drink $8, Frybread and chili w/drink $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries (4 or more orders) upon request. Please call in all deliveries before...
Benefit for James and Jackie Porter Family
Nov. 7 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Spaghetti dinner with corn, salad, break and drink for $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries are upon request. Proceeds will go to help with expenses for Kyleigh Porter, daughter of James and Jackie, who...
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