NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Vaccine event in Cherokee accelerates rollout
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) ramped up COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the first fully public event on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory receives accreditation
Last month, the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on April 23
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 23 from 10am – 2pm with special activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Second Annual Gadugi Earth Day event planned
Cherokee will celebrate the second Gadugi Earth Day event at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot on Friday, April 22 from 12-5pm.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces spring grantees
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) recently awarded 18 new grants totaling over $2.4 million, continuing its mission to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the surrounding region.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
LETTER: Mother wants memorial for son
This Labor Day, I want to remember my son, Patrick Bradley Allison (Feb. 2, 1973 – April 14, 2015), who was killed three years ago while on his job to make the roads safer for his community.
EDITORIAL: Buying a pig in a poke
It is common practice in politics, whether it is incumbents, candidates, or representatives of special interests, for people to use extremes to get their point across or to sell their ideas.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves in action in 2nd Round of Playoffs
The Braves (16-10) will face #2 seed Avery County (23-4) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6pm. The game will be played at Avery located at 401 High School Road, Newland, NC 28657. The Braves narrowly lost to Avery County 55-53...
WRESTLING: Five Tribal Members compete at State Meet
Five tribal members from Cherokee, Swain and Robbinsville High Schools traveled to Greensboro to participate in the NCHSAA tournament on Feb. 21-22 with several individuals walking away with medals.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle – obituary
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle, 67, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.
Molly Teresa Littlejohn – obituary
Molly Teresa Littlejohn, 57, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
Nell Beck Crowe – obituary
Nell Beck Crowe, 73, of Cherokee, left peacefully to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2019.
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)
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