NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Wolftown mother, daughter discuss their bout with COVID-19
For one mother and daughter from the Wolftown Community, their bouts with COVID-19 were challenging.
Council passes public mask mandate
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases in October, and Tribal Council has taken action passing a public mask mandate.
Tribe takes a step forward on medical marijuana
Medical marijuana (also known as medical cannabis) has been a topic of discussion within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for the past five years.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bill Taylor Scholarship deadline is June 1
Applications for the Bill Taylor Scholarship are now being accepted by the Eastern Band Community Foundation.
Cherokee’s Musical Theater Department to put on Lion King Jr.
The Musial Theater Department at Cherokee High School and Middle Schools has cast the characters for their production of the Lion King Jr. which will take the stage at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Center on May 5-7 at 7pm.
Vice Chief visits SCC, agrees to serve as mentor in new program
Long before he became Vice Chief for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Richard Sneed was working with young people.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s a brand New Year, hope it ain’t the same as the old year….
It’s a brand new year, 2018. I was thinking about a many things the other day and came to a realization. I wish I had some Minions.
EDITORIAL: Right to privacy and responsibility for transparency
The wife and I use an app (short for application-you know, those little do-dads on your phone that make life “interesting”) called Life360. It basically will pinpoint the location of my phone for her, and vice versa, any time of the day or night.
EDITORIAL: Standing your ground on the backs of your constituency
At midnight, Saturday morning, the U.S. Congress could not come together on a federal budget which has resulted in a “shutdown” of “non-essential” government services.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fishing report: What is line weight?
Last week, we talked about how to choose the right fly rod. The second part to that discussion is understanding what is meant by line weight of a fly rod. Line weight is commonly abbreviated by WT. By understanding how the fly fishing industry determines a line weight...
WRESTLING: Tribal members named to All-Conference team
Several EBCI tribal members have been named to the Big Smoky Mountain All-Conference wrestling team including: Levi Swearengin (Cherokee), Jaron Bradley (Cherokee), Nathan Craig (Robbinsville), Russell Bigmeat (Swain) and Spencer McCoy (Swain). Swearengin placed...
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves receive Conference honors
Several members of the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams were named to the 2013-14 All-Conference lists for the Big Smoky Mountain Conference. Dustin Johnson and Jason McMillan made the list along with their coach Willis Tullos who was named...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Norma R. Molina Bigmeat – obituary
Norma R. Molina Bigmeat, age 67 of Flint, Mich., passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Tracy Renee Swimmer – obituary
Tracy Renee Swimmer, a resident of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
David Jeff Blackfox – obituary
David Jeff Blackfox, 49, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
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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