NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘Plan A’ now an option for N.C. elementary schools
All public elementary schools in North Carolina are now allowed to return to school with no limitations to capacity.
Drowning victim in Big Creek area of Park found
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials and multiple assisting emergency response agencies located 25-year-old male, Yogesh Patel, of Oak Forest, Illinois
Bear euthanized after scavenging on camper’s remains in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail after rangers have discovered the remains of an out-of-state adult male at the campsite.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS students enjoy Indian dinners
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee High School Cultural Program served Indian dinners on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program served to over 400 students, faculty and a few community members who just heard about it through the grapevine.
Tribe to host 2nd Annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Children need love, care, and heritage – in that order
The adoption, fostering, and placement of Cherokee children has been a top topic of discussion in the community from the water cooler to the Council chambers in recent months.
LETTER: Reader enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
It was such a delight and honor to enjoy the beautiful new trails last week at Cherokee!
EDITORIAL: The drug problem – what are we going to do?
Last week, I witnessed a sad scene at the Cherokee Welcome Center.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Tribal members leading stat boards
Several EBCI tribal members are leading the WNC stat boards, as of Jan. 30, including: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 1st with 5.8 assists/gm - 1st with 5.3 steals/gm - 4th with 19.9pts/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 2nd with...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Blue Ridge, Ga. on Friday, Jan. 24 and came away with two wins. The Braves (8-9) won 67-47, and the Lady Braves (15-2) won big 77-31.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season undefeated
As the final buzzer echoed through the Rosman gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 23, the spectators in attendance became witness to the remarkable 2013-14 run of the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves basketball team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dorothy “Boots” P. Swimmer – obituary
Dorothy “Boots” P. Swimmer, 89, went home to the Lord Sept. 28, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Angie Teesateskie – obituary
Angie Teesateskie, 41, of Robbinsville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
Steven Timothy Cramer, Jr. – obituary
Steven Timothy Cramer Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness.
HAPPENINGS
Lloyd Arneach Sr. 70th birthday celebration
Oct. 6 at 12pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Come join the celebration, visit, share stories…stop in anytime.
Zion Hill Baptist Church Fifth Sunday Singing
Sept. 29. The Fifth Sunday Singing has been moved to the Snowbird Playground across from the Little Snowbird Church in honor of Lee Teesateskie’s birthday. The dinner on the ground will start at 1pm and singing at 2pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Opt-In Public Meeting rescheduled
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