NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Bunio and Secretary Bradley discuss the COVID-19 vaccine
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviewed Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, and Vickie Bradley, Secretary of EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), about the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Cherokee.
COVID-19 cluster identified at local Cherokee church
On Monday, Dec. 14, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 2868 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mountain Partners envisioning Nikwasi-Cowee Future
A group of residents from Franklin and Cherokee have been meeting for the last eight months to explore strategies to work together for economic development and historic preservation.
Hyatt bringing Smile Drive to South Dakota
Miss Native American USA Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, is teaming up with America’s ToothFairy Team for the annual America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The strong, silent type
December 7, 1941 marked the first time that foreign forces attacked a state of the United States.
LETTER: Asbestos in our homes
Did someone in your family die from cancer? Do you have breathing or lung problems?
COMMENTARY: There’s a fine line between….issue
I hope everyone enjoyed feasting on Turkey Day. I certainly did. Turkey is my weakness in late November and late December.
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
Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary
Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary
God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old.
Iva Lucille Reed Gentry – obituary
Iva Lucille Reed Gentry, 66, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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