NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS to remain virtual until March
In a 5-to-1 vote this week, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education chose to remain entirely virtual until at least Monday, March 15.
Cherokee Police Commission holds first meeting of 2021
The Cherokee Police Commission, of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) began Wednesday’s (Jan. 27) meeting by first introducing Kym Parker as the newest member.
State approves Catawba’s gaming compact for Kings Mountain facility
The Catawba Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribe based in South Carolina, is one step closer to their dream of a casino in Kings Mountain – just outside of Charlotte.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Agrees with editorial about healing from drug abuse
I read and reread your moving article, “Fresh Red Clay”
COMMENTARY: Nobel Peace Prize
Observation: Jay Z and Beyonce are basically the Sonny and Cher of the music world now…or, the Captain and Tennille. Seems that there’s one set every generation. And yes, they’ve been irrelevant for a while now. All’s they need to do now is to record, “I Got You, Babe”.
LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk
We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee travels to Hayesville
The Cherokee Middle School track teams traveled to Hayesville on Monday, March 24 for a four-school meet with Hayesville, Andrews and Hiwassee Dam.
GOLF: Aerification at Sequoyah National
If you have never been on a golf course before, you have probably never seen the small holes left in the course after the aerification process. Golfers mistakenly think aerification throws off their game but some of the best golf games ever played were played after aerating the course. What is aerification?
BASKETBALL: Carolina Blue Devils take 2nd in Georgia
The Carolina Blue Devils traveling basketball team, comprised of area players including several EBCI tribal members, took second place in the March Madness 6th grade tournament in Gainesville, Ga. the weekend of March 21-23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Annie Oocumma – obituary
Annie Oocumma, 69, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Sylvester “Sonny” Hill – obituary
Sylvester “Sonny” Hill, 63, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jesse and Yonnie Watty Hill and husband of the late Barbara Sequoyah Hill.
Don Edward Chekelelee – obituary
Don Edward Chekelelee, 54, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
The Haunted House Massacre
Oct. 31 at 7pm at the old Soco Community Building located below Happy Holiday Campground. Scary fun for all ages. Treat bags will be provided for the kids. This is free to everyone and is being presented by CTM-Builders. Info: (828) 269-6570 or...
EBCI 4-H Archery Club info
EBCI 4-H Archery meets every other Tuesday from 5:30-7pm. Beginners to advanced, ages 5-17. Must have a responsible adult present and turn in a notarized 4-H application. Info: Sarah McClellan-Welch 554-6935
Healing and Wellness Coalition offering educational DVSs
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition has sponsored various conferences and events since its inception in 2002. Over the years, the group has developed a series of educational DVDs including: 2006 “Creating a Peaceful Spirit: A Journey to Healing” conference...
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