NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Life Center employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified on Thursday, Oct. 29 one employee of the Cherokee Life Center who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently isolated in their home.
Missing hiker found in the Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that Search and Rescue team members found missing hiker, Fred Braden, Jr. at approximately 4 p.m.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Local artists receive national award
First Peoples Fund, a national organization supporting Native American artists, has named Luther G. (Butch) and Lydia Louise Goings, EBCI tribal members, as recipients of the 2016 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award.
Mountain Partners envisioning Nikwasi-Cowee Future
A group of residents from Franklin and Cherokee have been meeting for the last eight months to explore strategies to work together for economic development and historic preservation.
Hyatt bringing Smile Drive to South Dakota
Miss Native American USA Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, is teaming up with America’s ToothFairy Team for the annual America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Rest in Peace guys and flying turkeys
We, Indian Country and music fans, have lost two giants. Both are irreplaceable.
EDITORIAL: Life is good in Cherokee
Cherokee has much for which to be thankful.
EDITORIAL: Absolute service perfects absolutely
Treating everyone with courtesy and respect, regardless of their circumstance, is a behavior well worth emulating.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: BRAVES WIN SHARE OF CONFERENCE TITLE
Darius Thompson, senior, hit a perfect jump shot from the top of the key with 1.2 seconds left to lift Cherokee over Robbinsville 74-72 and give the Braves (14-9, 10-2 in conference) a piece of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference title. The game, played at home on Saturday, Feb. 15, was a back-and-forth affair the entire way.
BASKETBALL: LADY BRAVES WIN CONFERENCE TITLE
Taran Swimmer, senior, got the rebound of the game and quite possibly the season when she got a clean board between two Robbinsville players in a game at home on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Lady Braves were up by 1pt (63-62) at the time.
WRESTLING: Tribal members ranked in state
With the 1A Regionals scheduled to start Saturday, Feb. 15 at Robbinsville High School, four EBCI tribal members are ranked in the recent Retrorankings.com poll including: Levi Swearengin, Cherokee, #2 at 126lb Jaron Bradley, Cherokee, #5 at 145lb Nathan Craig,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Julia Leigh Bushyhead – obituary
Julia Leigh Bushyhead (aka Juls, Judo, JuJu) of Alexandria, Va., died in her residence of cardiac arrest on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Her light went out but her shine lingers on and sparks in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Edbert Wilson Walkingstick – obituary
Edbert Wilson Walkingstick, 60, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. He lived on the 3200 acre tract and retired as transportation coordinator at Dora Reed Headstart after 35 years of service.
Freida W. Panther – obituary
Freida W. Panther, 62, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
ZZ Top to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Here's your chance to spend New Year's Eve with ZZ Top! Come party and hear hits like Gimme All Your Lovin, Sharp Dressed Man, Legs, Rough Boy, Sleeping Bag and Velcro Fly. ZZ Top began as a rough-and-ready blues-rock power trio from Texas that became a huge mid-1970s...
November events at the North Carolina Museum of History
All programs are free, unless otherwise noted. Parking is free on weekends. NOTE: The museum will be closed for Veterans’ Day on Monday, Nov. 11, and for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28. PROGRAMS Make It, Take It: Ribbonwork Saturday, Nov. 2 1-3 p.m. (drop-in...
CHA to host 3rd Annual Haunted Adventures
Halloween activities ranging from fun games to bloody zombies will be available as the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) hosts its 3rd Annual Haunted Adventures at 7pm nightly Oct. 25 – Nov. 2. It will be closed on Oct. 28-29.
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