NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Three Virginia tribes added to USET
Three tribal nations were welcomed as new members during the virtual Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) and United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
COVID-19 cluster in Jackson County following gathering at apartment
Seven individuals who attended a social gathering on Sunday, Oct. 18 at an apartment in Jackson County have tested positive for COVID-19 according to a press release by the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
COVID-19 positives resulting from recent Cherokee gatherings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases and two individual cases have been identified at local Cherokee gatherings in recent days according to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Division.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Step Ahead” meeting for EBCI seniors
EBCI seniors who are planning to attend college in the 2016-17 school year are required to attend a “Step Ahead” meeting presented by the EBCI Higher Education Department in order to qualify for funding from the Tribe.
June 2016 per capita deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the June 2016 per capita distribution will be Friday, April 1.
THANK YOU: Sneed family expresses appreciation
The family of Margaret “Waggie” Sneed would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers, cards, food, encouraging words, and support during our loss.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Are you ready for some football?
I pride myself on having an excellent sense of humor.
EDITORIAL: A long way to go and a short time to get there
After many years of prioritizing and then putting to the back burner the need for an overhaul of the Cherokee Code, Tribal Council voted last month to assemble a committee to review and “clean up” the Code.
EDITORIAL: A worthless employee?
How do you measure the performance of an employee? Managers struggle with this question.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves advance to SMC finals
The Braves (15-9) and Lady Braves (22-2), both #1 seeds in the tournament, advanced to the finals of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament with wins in the semi-final round on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Swain County High School. The Braves defeated #5 seed Andrews 51-45, and the Lady Braves defeated #5 seed Murphy 73-52.
Fishing Report: Use February to catch up on fishing tackle
Sudden warmer temperatures this week may have you ready to head outside and go fishing, but have you looked at that tangled mess of fishing tackle in the corner? When was the last time you changed the line, oiled your reels, or sharpened your hooks? How many of your...
BASKETBALL: SMC 1st Round results, Semi-final round schedule
These are the results of the first round of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference basketball tournament and the scheduled for the semi-final round.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary
God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old.
Iva Lucille Reed Gentry – obituary
Iva Lucille Reed Gentry, 66, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle – obituary
Rosie Mae (Sequoyah) Hornbuckle, “Granny” as she was lovingly known by all, 75, of the Big Y Community, entered her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Community Café conversation
Nov. 14 from 5:30-8pm in the Tsali Manor Dining Room. A conversation will be held about caring for children entitled “Strong Communities Raise Strong Children”. The goal of the conversation is to end child abuse and child sexual abuse. The event is being sponsored...
People Helping People Toy Run flyer
Genealogy classes for EBCI tribal members
Classes for EBCI tribal members will begin Oct. 17 from 5-7pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. Classes will be held every Thursday at the same time.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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