NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Post 143 hosts modified Veteran’s Day Celebration
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Veteran’s Day Celebration at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Friday, Nov. 13.
Council approves due diligence funding for potential Indiana casino purchase
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is looking into the possible purchase of the Caesars Southern Indiana casino.
EBCI breaks ground on 200-acre project in Tennessee
Leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Sevier County have broken ground on a new 200-acre ‘mixed-use’ development site at Sevierville’s Exit 407.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC’s human services tech grads honored
Six graduating students in Southwestern Community College’s human services technology program were honored recently with a pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and “Hike 100”
In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash has committed to hike 100 miles in the Park duing 2016 and is challenging the public to do the same. The 100-mile goal is part of the...
Council recognizes Warriors of Anikituwah
Tribal Council recognized the Warriors of Anikituwah during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 7.
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: 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
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
Cherokee Youth Travel League Basketball has begun taking sign-ups for the 2013-2014 season
You must be between the ages of 6 and 15 to participate in the WNC Youth Basketball League. You may contact Dinah Grant 736-7615 (cell), 497-3345 (work), Ben Stamper 788-5483, or Tim Smith 736-0698 (cell) 497-9649 (work) to sign-up. New boundary lines have been...
Homecoming at the Whittier Church of God
Sept. 29 at the Whittier Church of God. The Barnes Family and the Barker Family will be singing in the Worship Service. Dinner will be served outside, weather permitting. If not, dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Digital presentation of “A Parent’s Perspective: How Parents Can Help Students Navigate the Digital Age”
Sept. 26 from 8-8:30pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. If you wish to register and attend the presentation, contact Suzie Terrell 554-5006
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