NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Initial Phase of American Chestnut Restoration has begun
Six representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Natural Resources Department (EBCI NRD) joined staff members of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) at their research farm in Meadowview, Va. on Monday, June 30 to tour their facilities and continue planning for American chestnut restoration on the Qualla Boundary.
Long hearing continues; motion to dismiss denied
There will be one final hearing in the case of Benjamin Cody Long before heading to trial. That trial date is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 9.
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Pride initiative launched
Cherokee Pride, an initiative to celebrate superior guest service, launched this month.
2016 Cultural and Academic Summer School Bus Routes and Schedules
2016 Cultural and Academic Summer School Bus Routes and Schedules
Cherokee High School End-of-Year Awards
Cherokee High School End-of-Year Awards
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Nobel Peace Prize
Observation: Jay Z and Beyonce are basically the Sonny and Cher of the music world now…or, the Captain and Tennille. Seems that there’s one set every generation. And yes, they’ve been irrelevant for a while now. All’s they need to do now is to record, “I Got You, Babe”.
LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk
We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.
EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay
As I considered the discussion to come that evening, I wondered about how many of these mounds were at the cost of lives cut short by the use and abuse of drugs.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins big against Highlanders
It was a good night for Cherokee basketball as both varsity teams defeated visiting Highlands at home on Friday, Jan. 31. The Lady Braves (17-2), currently ranked #6 in the state Maxpreps.com poll, beat the Lady Highlanders 76-31, and the Braves (10-9) pulled above .500 on the year with a 71-50 victory.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dora Estelle Smith – obituary
Dora Estelle Smith, 54, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Nancy Jane Driver – obituary
Nancy Jane Driver, 61, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Mary Green Ward – obituary
Mary Green Ward, 88, known to most as Mamaw Ward, entered into the presence of her Lord, at Mission Hospital, Sunday, March 10, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Competitive Cheer Indian Taco Fundraiser
Sept. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. $6 w/out drink, $7 w/drink. The squad will be competing in their first cheer competition this winter in Knoxville, Tenn. All proceeds will go towards competition expenses. For ordering: Jessica...
The Haunted Cove
Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and Oct. 25-Nov. 1 from 6:30-11pm each of those nights. 7710 Big Cove Road in Cherokee. A 30-minute outdoor trail and a haunted church yard filled with ghosts, goblins, spirits and more. Cost - $5. Concessions will be served. All proceeds...
Opt-In Community Workshop
Sept. 23 from 6-8pm in the Council Chambers. Info: www.optinswnc.org
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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