NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Big Cove Community welcomes new community center
Tribal officials and community members welcomed the official opening of the new Big Cove (Kolanvyi) Community Center on the crystal-clear blue afternoon of Friday, Feb. 21.
CCS School Board approves Vannoy Construction for Expansion Project
The Tuesday, Feb. 18 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 20
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 8-9 for expected record class
Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be the university’s fourth-straight record spring graduating class.
Little Miss Cherokee report
Recently, I had the chance to visit Washington, DC along with Junior Miss Cherokee Jade Ledford and Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty.
Miss Cherokee report for April
I have had a very busy month representing the Eastern Band as your 2104 Miss Cherokee and being your proud ambassador once again in Washington, DC.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Sex, lies and video tape
As a tribal member, I was left a little bewildered by the Tribal Council sessions of the last week of March and the first week of April.
LETTER: We’re so proud of the Chief!
You don’t have to live within the Boundary to admire Chief Lambert’s courage and determination to clean up tribal government.
EDITORIAL: What makes the grass grow at Island Park
Flocks of Mallard ducks and Canadian geese have called the Island Park their home away from home for several years now.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Braves advance to tournament finals
The Cherokee Middle School men’s basketball team has advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals on Thursday, Feb. 6 against the Swain County Maroon Devils at the Murphy High School gym at 7:15pm.
Tribal member works on NBC project
Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been working for the past year with Wieden & Kennedy Entertainment on behalf of client Procter & Gamble on a project that will air on NBC on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8pm.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves vault into first with win
The Lady Braves (18-2) avenged an early season loss to Hayesville with a key 53-40 win over the Lady Yellow Jackets at the Charles George Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 4. With the win, the Lady Braves are now in first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christy Lou Wachacha – obituary
Christy Lou Wachacha, 43, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Joyce Sprinkle – obituary
Joyce Sprinkle, age 80 of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Johnson City, Tenn. at the home of her son Lewis, who was her caregiver.
Jamison Bear French – obituary
Jamison Bear French, 44, of the Big Cove Community on Straight Fork, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Post 143 to host state officials
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans service officer Steven Robertson and North Carolina Department of Commerce veterans employment consultant Michael Casey on Oct. 24 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. ...
Auction at Alarka Fire Dept.
Oct. 12 at Alarka Fire Department at 3601 Alarka Rd in Bryson City. Food will be served at 4pm with the auction at 6pm. Info: Troy 736-4562
Homecoming at Goose Creek Baptist
Oct. 20 at Goose Creek Baptist Church. The morning service will start at 11am with preaching by Brother James Gunter. Following the service, dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome.
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