NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS construction continues with focus on school growth
This summer, Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) broke ground on a $22 million expansion project at their campus.
Your questions answered about COVID-19
This is an edited transcript of an interview on Wednesday, Oct. 28 with Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 issues.
Cherokee Life Center employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified on Thursday, Oct. 29 one employee of the Cherokee Life Center who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently isolated in their home.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC to present screenings of Cherokee language documentary
The Native American MENtoring Program (NAMP) at Southwestern Community College will present screenings of the award winning documentary “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee” later this month.
State Employees Association scholarships available
The State Employees Association of North Carolina will offer a total of 47 annual scholarships in 2016 for active SEANC members, their spouses and independent children.
Park seeks Oconaluftee Roving Volunteers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to assist park visitors by roving the Oconaluftee River Trail, Mountain Farm Museum, and fields along Newfound Gap Road near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: One meaningful gift you could give for your family this Christmas
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole.”
EDITORIAL: The strong, silent type
December 7, 1941 marked the first time that foreign forces attacked a state of the United States.
LETTER: Asbestos in our homes
Did someone in your family die from cancer? Do you have breathing or lung problems?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves among stat leaders
Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee, is first in all of western North Carolina with 5.2 steals/game, second with 6.3 assists and third with 19.4pts. Teammates Avery Mintz and Bree Stamper tied at 18th with 2.4 assists. Mintz was also sixth with 17.6pts and fifth with 4.3...
SOFTBALL: Parker named SoCon Pitcher of the Week
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman junior Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, was recently named Southern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week after tossing three complete-game shutouts and her first career no-hitter. Parker worked 21 and 1/3 innings over four appearances...
Fishing Report: Picking the perfect fly rod
Picking the perfect fly rod may be harder than you might think. Ask any fly angler in the Smoky Mountains what fly rod is best, and there is no telling how many different answers you will get. There are several factors you must consider when choosing a fly rod, let...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roseann Mechele Fish Long – obituary
Roseann Mechele Fish Long, age 54, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary
Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary
God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old.
HAPPENINGS
Cornhole Tournament to benefit CHS Senior Class
Oct. 26 at 6pm at Ray Kinsland Stadium (on the football field under the lights). Entry fee - $25/person, blind draw. 1st place winners will get $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd place - $50. All proceeds will go to the Cherokee High School Senior Class. Concessions will...
Cherokee Central Schools Early Release
Oct. 25 for Professional Development. CES will release at 11:30am; CMS and CHS will release at 11:45am. Info: Yona Wade 554-5124 or Central Office 554-5000
Christmas Checks for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens do not have to submit anything to receive a Christmas Check. Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to....
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