NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council discusses Tribe’s future with USET
What began as a routine piece of legislation turned into a discussion on the future of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) association with USET (United South and Eastern Tribes).
Tribe to hold referendum on Council term limits, staggered terms
Council approved Res. No. 11 (2021) unanimously during an Annual Council session on Monday, Oct. 11 that calls for three questions regarding term limits to be posed to the voters which would result in a change to the EBCI Charter and Governing Document.
Beloved Woman Induction Ceremony held for Monteith
Beaded swan feathers, representing past Cherokee Beloved People, adorned posts set up at the front of a stage area in the Yellowhill Activity Center as another Beloved person officially took their position.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members make mark at AISES
Since 1977, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
New Kituwah Academy 1st Nine Weeks Honors
New Kituwah Academy 1st Nine Weeks Honors
Big Y Community wins big at WNC Honors
A celebration of the work of 64 rural communities in the western North Carolina mountains took place on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the 67th WNC Honors Awards Program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Elections and their operations due for upgrades
With what has happened with this year’s midterms, in Florida, in North Dakota, in Georgia, where issues of voter suppression, provisional ballots, recounts and the potential for runoffs, it should be that local elections are conducted in ways to instill faith in our democracy.
EDITORIAL: A crisis of credibility
Without a press free from political influence, governmental transparency is hindered, and the people must rely on sources for information regarding their leadership that will be, many times, suspect or biased.
COMMENTARY: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid….issue
Finally, the elections are over, the regular commercials are back on TV including those ads for meds that have so many side effects that you’ll need more meds for the side effects. At last, there is peace in the land.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a five-school meet on Wednesday, March 19 with Andrews, Hayesville, Rosman, and Hiwassee Dam. Andrews won the boys and the girls meets with scores of 123 and 148 respectively.
GOLF: Crowe ties for second in Murphy
Cherokee’s Tagan Crowe carded a 41 on Thursday, March 20 to tie for second place at the Cherokee Hills Country Club in Murphy. Behind Crowe’s stout performance, the Braves finished third collectively as a team.
Fishing Report: Step softly when wading
Noisy wading has saved more trout’s lives than catch and release fishing ever did. It’s true, stomping and splashing about while wading will send trout into the next zip code, leaving you empty handed. Do this at every fishing spot you come to, and you’ll likely get...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Edith Enloe Armachain – obituary
Edith Enloe Armachain, 90, of the Bigwitch Community, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 29,2019.
Amanda Lynn George – obituary
Amanda Lynn George, 37 of the Wolftown Community, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She is survived by her two children, whom she held in her heart as treasures, Breydan and Kieaira, and the love of her life, Roy Bradley. Amanda is the daughter of Martha and Calloway Ledford, and the late Vaughan Albert Sr.
Elba Parker Crain – obituary
Elba Parker Crain passed away at her home in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Meet Chairwoman Terri Henry potluck
Macedonia Baptist Church Fall meeting
Oct. 20 at regular service times then Oct. 21-25 at 7pm nightly. Bro. Bill Wyson, of Trinity Baptist, will be preaching on Sunday, Oct. 20 then the following will preach: Bro. Stanley Adcock, Monday; Bro. Jeff Brown, Tuesday, Bro. Mike Holcombe, Wednesday, Bro. Tony...
Drive-thru shots
Oct. 21 from 7am – 5pm at the Cherokee Transit Drive-Thru.
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