NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
Alcohol referendums to be included in September’s General Election
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will once again take to the polls to decide the extent of alcohol sales on tribal trust lands.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 30, July 1
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 30, July 1
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Blythe named AISES region representative
Chloe Blythe, a EBCI tribal member and a Fellow in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award program (JBLA), has been selected to serve as the Region 7 Representative for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Tribe gearing up for 2017 motorcycle event
Tribal organizers are gearing up for the 2017 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run.
Smokies celebrates National Park Service 100th Birthday
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dignitaries, and special guests gathered at Park Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Let that be your last silo.
Silo may also mean to “isolate (one’s system, process, department, etc.) from others”. A department, program, or even an individual may create a silo for their expertise, resources.
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to Post article about Lumbees
The Washington Post Magazine article, “What Makes Someone Native American? One tribe’s long struggle for full recognition”, misrepresents the views of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Lumbee claims of being a tribal nation with indigenous members.
LETTER: Suggestion for syringe issue
We all agree there are used syringes out in the community, and we are getting kiosks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves lose in 2nd round to Avery
The Braves lost 73-59 at Avery in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
CHS Golf Schedule
March 11 – at Rosman, 9 holes, 3:30pm 13 – at Swain, 9 holes, 3:30pm 18 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 20 – at Andrews, 9 holes, 3:30pm 25 – at Hiwassee Dam, 9 holes, 3:30pm 27 – at Hayesville, 9 holes, 3:30pm April 8 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 10 – at Blue Ridge, 9...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jason Wayne Hendricks – obituary
Jason Wayne Hendricks, age 36, of Robbinsville, previously of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith – obituary
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith, 77, of the Shephard’s Creek Community, took her heavenly flight to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous year’s long battle with lung cancer.
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care Center during the final days of his life.
HAPPENINGS
18th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Nov. 23 from 11am – 4pm at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Music, dance, arts and crafts. The American Indian Heritage Celebration is supported by the Raleigh Arts Commission, United Arts Council of Wake County, N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, N.C....
State to host series of Federal Disaster Public Assistance Applicant Briefings
The State of North Carolina has received a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) for 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The declaration date is Sept. 25, with an event incident period of July 3-13. The...
Western Carolina War Eagles football schedule
Practice, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center field 7-on-7 challenge, Oct. 26 at 11am at the Acquoni Expo Center field All newcomers are welcome to tryout during practice. Open to all ages. Email westerncarolinawareagles@gmail.com for an...
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