NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Budget Council Overview from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Tribal Council tackled 14 pieces of legislation during its annual Budget Council session on Tuesday, Sept. 1 on a variety of topics ranging from outdoor gyms to white oak trees.
WCU ekes out new enrollment record; modest growth driven by increased retention
For the ninth time out of the past 10 years – and this fall by a small margin – Western Carolina University has experienced an increase in total enrollment, with a new record of 12,243 students enrolled for the 2020 fall semester and an all-time high retention rate.
Jackson Co. identifies COVID-19 cluster at WCU resident hall
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a Western Carolina University (WCU) residence hall.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
The Shadow of the Bear
The Shadow of the Bear is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the weeks of mid-October through the early weeks of November.
Cherokee Youth Council awards teens
The Cherokee Youth Council held the 1st Annual Youth Council Awards Banquet last week.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Divided house cannot serve Cherokee people
I am truly sorry that anyone should have to be addressing the current negative status of our tribal government.
LETTER: Reader against ACA repeal
Regardless of your political party affiliation, health care is important to all of us.
EDITORIAL: R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Just a little bit)
Wow! We are experiencing a twilight zone moment in our country and in our Tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee takes 7th at Georgia tournament
The Cherokee High School varsity wrestling team took seventh place at the Arrowhead Classic wrestling tournament held at Stephens County High School in Toccoa, Ga. on Dec. 29, 2013.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (9-1) defeated the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights 78-58 to win the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament at the Charles George Arena on Monday, Dec. 30. Cherokee led by as many as 40pts in the second half.
BASKETBALL: Tribal members are stat leaders
Several EBCI tribal members are leading the stat boards for WNC including the following: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 4th (tie) with 17.3pts/gm - 4th with 5.4 steals/gm - 5th with 5.2 assists/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 4th (tie)...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy – obituary
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy, 39, of Birdtown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith – obituary
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith, 72, known as “Dorothy”, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side at her sister Rosie’s home in the Birdtown Community.
HAPPENINGS
Archibald and Mary Ann Blythe Sneed Descendants Reunion
Oct. 5 from 11am – 2:30pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Lunch at 12noon. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Baked ham, turkey and dressing, and beverages are furnished.
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum joins Smithsonian Magazine’s 9th Annual Museum Day Live!
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of Smithsonian magazine's ninth annual Museum Day Live! A nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a...
Kiss a pig fundraiser flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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