NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Never forget what they did”: Cherokee honors fallen on Memorial Day
Flags and flowers decorated the graves of heroes buried in the Yellowhill Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day) as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held its annual event there on that morning.
Chief’s announcement concerning the American Rescue Plan (May 27, 2021)
I wanted to take just a moment to bring some information to you about the American Rescue Plan funding that has been awarded to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”: CHS class of 2021 graduates 76
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With a class motto (“If you ain’t first, you’re last”) taken from a popular Will Ferrell movie, the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2021 tackled many obstacles with tenacity and humor. A total of 76 students...
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU professor receives Cherokee honor for preservation of culture, interpretive work
Brett Riggs, Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, has received the 2016 Cherokee National Worcester Award for his efforts to preserve Cherokee culture.
Belt retires from WCU Cherokee Center
“In terms of having Western and the community involved with each other, I feel like we got a number of things going,” she said.
Qualla Parkway Partners program launching
This year marks the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS), and the most visited unit of the entire system is located less than a mile from the border of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.”
EDITORIAL: 2019 Tribal Elections
Although to make law, the election year has been shortened to begin January; we are now within 12 months of our tribal elections.
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
Mary Smith Ensley – obituary
Mary Smith Ensley, 74, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe – obituary
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe went to join the Kingdom of Heaven from her personal residence unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.
James (Jim) Robert Miller – obituary
James (Jim) Robert Miller, 38 of Cherokee and Haywood County, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
CHS Senior Class Haunted House
Oct. 31 at the Acquoni Expo Center. Admission is $5/person and all proceeds will go towards the 2014 Cherokee High School Senior Class trip to Washington and New York. Contributions are also appreciated. The Senior Class will also be selling bowls of chili,...
NKPA Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole for Christmas
Nov. 30 at Big Y Gym. Registration at 11am, bags fly at 12pm. $50/team or $40/team with a new unopened toy donation ($10+). All toys will be donated to the Cherokee Children’s Home. 1st place - $300 + champion t-shirt, 2nd place - $200, 3rd - $100. This is a...
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