NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board approves Cherokee history project
The Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
U.S. Attorney issues scam alert; beware of imposters claiming to be with the U.S. Justice Dept.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray issued an alert on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 9, warning the public of potential scammers seeking to obtain personal information by claiming to be with the Justice Department.
COVID-19 outbreak identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
An additional 14 COVID-19 cases have been identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. 12 cases are residents, and two cases are staff members.
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
EDITORIAL: Let’s try to get this right
It has been and continues to be a historic journey for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
LETTER: Reader shares thoughts on Lumbees with Sen. Burr
The Skarure Katehnuaka Tuscarora Nation of Indians have and are of a rich part of NC history past and present.
LETTER: Tribal member shares thoughts on Lumbees with Senator
The following letter was sent to Senator Burr expressing my concern with his support of the Lumbee Recognition Act.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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)...
FOOTBALL: Tribal members named to All-Conference
Several EBCI tribal members have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team including: Derrick Ledford (Cherokee) Cruz Galaviz (Robbinsville) Spencer McCoy (Swain) Raymius Smith (Swain), also named Back of the Year Kobe Toineeta (Swain) Hayden Nadeau (Swain)...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee tames Wildcats
To cap off a week of basketball – three games in four days – Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams swept Andrews at Charles George Arena on Friday, Dec. 13. The Lady Braves (7-1) beat up on the Lady Wildcats 79-27 and the Braves (4-4) got to .500 on the year with a big 77-44 win.
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
Indian Cars sought for Cherokee Indian Fair Parade
Yard Sale to benefit Wolftown Indian Ball Team
Sept. 21 at 7am at the Painttown Gym.
Reading and Book Signing at Qualla Library
Jerri Beck, formerly of Birdtown, is the author of tribal markings, a collection of poetry published by Blue Rooster Press. She will read selections from the book and autograph copies on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7p.m. at the Qualla Boundary Library. Currently a resident...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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