NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘Don’t panic, get vaccinated’: EBCI PHHS addresses Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is quickly ascending to the top of conversations worldwide and EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is patiently preparing for the next step.
EBCI hosts Association on American Indian Affairs’ 99th meeting
An advocacy organization dedicated to Native American rights and sovereignty held its 99th Annual Members Meeting at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 4.
CIPD makes drug bust on Old Soco Rd.
On the evening of Friday, Dec. 3, Cherokee Indian Police Department Officers (CIPD) served a search warrant at 1280 Old Soco Road in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frankiewicz to vie for Miss Indian World
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian World in Albuquerque, NM on April 25-29.
Goshorn to participate in prestigious Italian exhibit
The 57th La Biennale di Venezia (aka Venice Biennale), a world-renowned art exhibition, will include several American Indian artists this year.
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Covington Catholic incident displays major flaws in society
A viral YouTube video sparking outrage showed privileged private school kids taunting an elder native activist, Nathan Phillips, with one kid smirking in his face.
EDITORIAL: Step up to the plate
Next month, filing for tribally-elected seats will begin and end. The window for registering for the primary election is March 1 through March 15.
COMMENTARY: President Trump is the worst president in the history of the United States
President Donald Trump is the worst president this country has ever seen. His antics make Gerald Ford look non-clumsy and well put-together.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Cherokee takes fifth at conference, advances to state
The second round of the 36-hole Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament was played at the par-70, 6,009yd Sapphire National Golf Club in Sapphire on Monday, April 28. Tagan Crowe and Christian Ensley led the charge for the Cherokee Braves to hold off the challenging Robbinsville Black Knights en route to a NCHSAA Regionals berth.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Herman Luke Crowe – obituary
Herman Luke Crowe, the one-month-old son of Joel Daniel “JD” Crowe and Maritsa Stefani Wachacha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at 10:16 a.m. after being rushed to the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller – obituary
Tashina Shaylee Welch Miller, 23, of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.
Michael (Mikey) Owle – obituary
Michael (Mikey) Owle, 44, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 28, 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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