NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe not enacting curfew order
Due to the continued rising amount of COVID-19 cases, the State of North Carolina has a curfew order taking effect on Friday, Dec. 11; however, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has decided not to follow suit.
WCU to require negative COVID-19 results for on-campus residents prior to spring semester
Western Carolina University students living in residence halls will be asked to submit documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result taken three to five days before they leave their permanent residence and prior to their return to campus for the start of the 2021 spring semester.
Cherokee Central Schools scheduled to reopen in January
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education has voted 5-1 to reopen its schools to students starting Jan. 5, 2021.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU Fine Art Museum hosts exhibit by acclaimed Cherokee artist Wilnoty
An exhibition of works by renowned sculptor John Julius Wilnoty of Cherokee continues on display at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum through Friday, March 25.
41st Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest
A writing contest is being held at the 41st annual Unity Writing Conference in the following categories:
Cherokee Life’s Spring Sports Sign-ups
Cherokee Life Recreation is currently taking sign-up registrations for Spring sports including: baseball, softball, tee ball, and soccer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s a brand New Year, hope it ain’t the same as the old year….
It’s a brand new year, 2018. I was thinking about a many things the other day and came to a realization. I wish I had some Minions.
EDITORIAL: Right to privacy and responsibility for transparency
The wife and I use an app (short for application-you know, those little do-dads on your phone that make life “interesting”) called Life360. It basically will pinpoint the location of my phone for her, and vice versa, any time of the day or night.
EDITORIAL: Standing your ground on the backs of your constituency
At midnight, Saturday morning, the U.S. Congress could not come together on a federal budget which has resulted in a “shutdown” of “non-essential” government services.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Conference Tournament
Several members of the Cherokee Middle School Braves wrestling team placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school tournament held at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
David Jeff Blackfox – obituary
David Jeff Blackfox, 49, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
Larry Robert Hornbuckle – obituary
Larry Robert Hornbuckle, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
Laverne Huskey Land – obituary
Laverne Huskey Land, age 85, was welcomed into the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteers needed at Cherokee Indian Hospital
Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking volunteers to provide for the spiritual needs of the Cherokee people and others who present to the emergency room and inpatient unit for care. “This is a very rewarding program for those who minister to the spiritual souls,” said...
Cherokee Zombie Run flyer
New Echota Days flyer
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