NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Tribe receives grant for Little Free Libraries
Abbott Owle, an 11-month-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, grabs a copy of “We love you Moms and Babies” from the Little Free Library at the Dora Reed Qualla Boundary Head Start/Early Head Start Center on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 8.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run coming
The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.
UNC Scholarship named after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named existing grants and fellowships to honor courageous people who represent important “firsts” in the University’s history.
WNC Leadership Initiative holds graduation
The Western North Carolina Leadership Initiative (WNCLI) recently held graduation ceremonies for participants of the 2016 Right Path and Coulter Regional leadership programs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Students, be thankful for your fortune
Sitting in a Tribal Council discussion over changes in educational funding policy got me thinking.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader appreciates Fire Mountain Trail
I live in Murphy and am an avid mountain biker.
COMMENTARY: Tribal Higher Education providing opportunities for Cherokee students
Comet Financial Intelligence’s website (www.cometfi.com) has a ticker that updates every few seconds showing the total student loan debt for Americans. As of the publishing of this commentary, it is $1,434,353,722,910…it’s probably thousands or millions of dollars more by the time you’re reading this. The website reports that the average student loan debt in America is $37,172 with an average $393 monthly payment.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: LADY BRAVES WIN 4TH STRAIGHT SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves (25-3) are heading to Greensboro for the 1A state playoffs Regionals round on the heels of winning their fourth straight Sectional Championship on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee defeated Rosman 82-53 to earn their spot in the Regional Finals on Friday, March 7 at the Fleming Gym at UNC – Greensboro against Hayesville.
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Judy Regina Bird – obituary
Judy Regina Bird, 48, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Lillian Saunooke Franklin – obituary
Lillian Saunooke Franklin, 80, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Mary Lou Feather Taylor – obituary
Mary Lou Feather Taylor, 65, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019.
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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