NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Mike Clampitt affirms his support for EBCI
Rep. Mike Clampitt has been named Co-Chair of the House Committee on Federal Regulations and American Indian Affairs for the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Strohm sentenced for $199K embezzlement from Cherokee Broadband
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization.
Benjamin Cody Long dismissed of felony charges in cyberattack case
Tribal prosecutors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have dismissed both felony charges against Benjamin Cody Long.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
133-year-old newspaper donated to Museum
The Musuem of the Cherokee Indian received a rare gift on Wednesday, April 20 in the form of a 133-year-old newspaper from the Cherokee Nation.
Stamper completes TERO Job and Career Prep classes
TERO job bank participants attended the first session of Job and Career Preparation and Michael Stamper, an EBCI tribal member, successfully completed the full course which consisted of four classes with the last one being held on Thursday, April 14.
Cherokee students win at Heard Art Show
The artwork, in various mediums, of several Cherokee High School students won awards and was sold at the recent Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Why hemp? Three reasons why hemp is our future
Hemp, although not marijuana, is often associated with it.
LETTER: Harry’s on the Hill update
First and foremost, I would like to say, “Thank you!” Everyone has been overly supportive and encouraging! Unified together we can make a difference, and I wanted to let you know that we have.
EDITORIAL: Coconuts and apples
When I was being “reintroduced” to the Tribe after a long time away from Cherokee, a friend told me early on that I should expect a good amount of “poking fun” and “name-calling” if I was to be welcomed and accepted in the community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves run past Robbinsville into Sectional Finals
The Lady Braves used their patented fast break and full-court press to keep the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights on their heels the entire game during 1A state playoff second round action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Fishing Report: Observe proper stream etiquette
As Spring fast approaches, so will angling pressure on our favorite streams, rivers and lakes. This brings us to the age old burning discussion of stream etiquette. Fishing doesn’t need another rule, lord knows we have plenty to deal with, however with more people...
BASKETBALL: Feather named to All-State team
EBCI tribal member Meona Feather, a freshman at Rabun Gap – Nacoochee School, has been named to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3-A All-State team. On the season, she averaged 14.3pts, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.8 rebounds per...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy – obituary
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy, 78 of the Yellowhill community, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2019.
Danny Dennis Bigwitch – obituary
Danny Dennis Bigwitch, 47, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at his residence.
Julie Freeman Howard – obituary
Julie Freeman Howard, 63, of Bryson City formerly of Mascotte, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 13, 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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