NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Court rules in favor of Catawba in land-into-trust lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that nearly 17 acres taken into trust for the Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino on land near Kings Mountain was done legally.
WCU gains grant for improving advance care planning in Cherokee community
The National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded just over $374,500 to Western Carolina University’s Department of Social Work to work in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for advance care planning with the Native American community.
EBCI pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Mass Vaccination Team is following Federal guidelines and ceasing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Awards: Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Cherokee Elementary School Awards for Kindergarten – 4th Grade
National Park to host Birds of Prey Program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teaming up again with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a fourth year to present a special program, Birds of Prey, at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Thursday, May 26 at 11am.
Miss Cherokee report for March, April and May
Miss Cherokee report for March, April and May
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay
As I considered the discussion to come that evening, I wondered about how many of these mounds were at the cost of lives cut short by the use and abuse of drugs.
EDITORIAL: No one stands alone
While apathy in modern cultures is not an unusual thing, it is much more impactful in relatively small communities like ours.
EDITORIAL: Humanity as a commodity
I was privileged to participate in a presentation regarding human trafficking a few weeks ago, and the statistics were alarming.
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
Xavier Ryan French – obituary
Xavier Ryan French, 30, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.
Krystopher Scott Storm – obituary
Krystopher Scott Storm, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
Mary Ann Crowe Rich – obituary
Mary Ann Crowe Rich, 74, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
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.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 10)
Kool & The Gang to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Fresh, Mislead and Open Sesame they've earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top...
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