NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bicyclist fatality in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a bicycle accident in Cades Cove at 10:58 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Tribe, Indian Country working towards accurate Census count as deadline looms
Earlier in August, the Census Bureau reversed an April decision that would have extended field data collection for the 2020 Census to the end of October – instead opting for a deadline of Sept. 30 in a decision that has many in Indian Country worried about the impacts.
Cherokee Nation welcomes two Yellowstone bison to herd in Delaware County
The Cherokee Nation recently welcomed two bison bulls from Yellowstone to its herd in Delaware County.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Family of Maggie Lossiah thanks community
The family of Maggie Lossiah would like to take this time to say thank you to everyone who has showed support to us, not only in her passing but also during the months she was in the hospital.
The Apple House
Aromatherapy is a relatively new art in today’s society. Practiced mostly in spas, its application can be helpful and enlightening.
Hannah Ledford to compete for Miss Teen title
Hannah Ledford, an EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community, was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Respect is two-way street
Representative Mike Clampitt, NC House District 119, explained to his constituents, at his town hall meeting of Feb. 24 in the Waynesville Haywood County Historic Courthouse, how “in Raleigh we have red buttons and green buttons
LETTER: Money should not determine state, federal elections
I would like voters to determine who wins our elections.
COMMENTARY: March Madness and hypocrisy issue.
It’s been a busy few weeks. On the homefront, the battle of wits between the Executive and Legislative branches of tribal government continues to dominate the headlines of the local papers.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School basketball teams traveled to Rosman on Thursday, Jan. 23 and came away with wins.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top 90 points in wins
The Cherokee Braves (7-9) and the Lady Braves (14-2) both topped 90pts in wins at Rosman on Friday, Jan. 17. The Braves won 95-76, and the Lady Braves won big over the Lady Tigers 92-52.
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Jackets 42-24
The Cherokee Wrestling team added another notch to the win column on Thursday, Jan. 16 as they beat the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets by a team score of 42-24. The Braves continue building momentum with their second team victory of the week as the 2013-14 season winds down and heads into post season action.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr. – obituary
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr., 71, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
EDITORIAL: Don’t let alcohol control your life and destiny
We are in the middle of debate within our community concerning the accessibility of alcohol to our people; if it is a good idea for the Tribe to loosen restrictions on alcoholic beverages on the Boundary.
Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary
Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
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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