NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal jury convicts Bryson City woman of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
A federal jury in Asheville has convicted Shannon White, 43, of Bryson City, of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
EBCI, CCS to maintain modified operations
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be entering its fifth week of a ‘modified operational plan’, maintaining working from home for most tribal employees.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Public Notice concerning “Chiefing”
The Commerce Department has reissued a letter of guidelines for the practice known as “chiefing”.
Cherokee students make honor lists at SCC
Three-hundred-thirty-nine students made the dean’s or president’s lists for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
Classworks helping Cherokee Elementary students master skills
Cherokee Elementary School has implemented a new program known as Classworks that helps fill in the gaps for many students in the subjects of English, reading and math.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Road Kill
When it comes to crosswalk safety on the Boundary, the Tribe and Department of Transportation have made significant progress over years past.
COMMENTARY: Find your own ocean…and, make it crab-free
Recently, there has been much discussion in the Cherokee community about crabs – not the kind in the ocean, but the kind who drag others down.
EDITORIAL: Loving the land, water, and wind
We are blessed to live in some of the most beautiful land in the world. Next to our people, it is our most valuable and cherished resource.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Mitchell in 1st round win
The Lady Braves proved why they received the #1 seed in the western Section of the 1A state playoffs with a signature win over the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee won big 77-37 behind 23pts by Avery Mintz and 16 by Kendall Toineeta.
BASKETBALL: Braves’ shots fall in 1st round win over Bessemer City
The Braves have found their range again. Following a rough shooting game (28 percent) in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference championship game last week, Cherokee, the #7 seed in the western Section, shot a much better 40 percent on Monday, Feb. 24 as they defeated #10 seed Bessemer City 72-56 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs.
19 brave the cold for the Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners staged the 3rd annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 23 with 19 runners completing the 10 miles from Straight Fork Bridge to the Acquoni Expo Center track.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kevin B. Smith – obituary
Kevin B. Smith, 46, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was the son of Cindy Queen Taylor and Gary Dean Smith.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Council Halloween Dance flyer (updated Oct. 11)
Homecoming at Yellowhill Baptist Church
Oct. 27 at Yellowhill Baptist Church. Service begins at 10am with special singing and lunch to follow. All are welcome.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 17)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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