NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Wolftown Gym to be re-named in memory of “Kool-Aide” Queen
The Wolftown Gym is being re-named in memory of a long-time employee of Cherokee Recreation and a man known as a gentle giant on the Qualla Boundary.
Transportation Center to be re-named in honor of Littlejohn
The Cherokee Transportation Center, which houses EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Transit and the Cherokee Dept. of Transportation, is being re-named in honor of a Cherokee woman who helped to build the Transit program into what it is today.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos win Travelers’ Choice awards
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel announced recently it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner in the category of restaurants.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS students enjoy Indian dinners
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee High School Cultural Program served Indian dinners on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program served to over 400 students, faculty and a few community members who just heard about it through the grapevine.
Tribe to host 2nd Annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: When you say “Bud”, you have said it all
There is a harsh reality when it comes to alcohol consumption. Teetotalers are fast becoming a minority.
Editorial Board decides to stop arrest report publication
(Note: This is a memorandum that was sent to Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed on Thursday, July 20 in response to his memorandum to the Editorial Board with subject line: Mugshots." he Editorial Board, with all current members present, met...
LETTER: Visitor displeased with Cherokee
I was there on vacation this past week, and I have been there many times before.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Tuscola and Mountain Heritage results
Wrestling results from matches against Tuscola (Nov. 19) and Mountain Heritage (Nov. 22)
119 participate in Turkey Strut 5K
A total of 119 walkers and runners came out to support the Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, Nov. 23 that was hosted by Cherokee Choices. The participant numbers from each community were as follows: Birdtown 15, Wolftown 15, Yellowhill 13, Big Cove 6, Big Y 6, Painttown 5 and Visitors 59. There were 81 runners and 31 walkers.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Mitchell
It was a night of accomplishments in the Charles George Arena on Friday, Nov. 22 as both the Braves (1-1) and Lady Braves (1-1) defeated Mitchell and Kendall Toineeta scored her 1,000th career point as a Lady Brave. The Lady Braves destroyed the Lady Mountaineers 90-32 and the Braves won a close one 86-80.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert “Squinch” Edward Long – obituary
Robert “Squinch” Edward Long, 77, of Cherokee and Stanley, NC passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
Dianne Sue Wildcatt – obituary
Dianne Sue Wildcatt, 54, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
Robert “Bob” D. Parker – obituary
Robert “Bob” D. Parker, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
2014 Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour seeking participants
High school students ages 14 – 17, are you looking for an adventure that takes you out of your comfort zone for 12 days, while learning in an Eco-friendly environment serving people from a different culture? With the goal to help you develop leadership skills, the...
EBCI Transit shopping trip to Tennessee
EBCI Transit is offering a special shopping trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. to the Tanger Outlet on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The bus will leave Transit at 4:30pm en route to Tennessee and will leave the Tanger Outlet at 9pm to return to Cherokee. The price is $20 per...
TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site closing
The TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site will be closed Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20. The Inventory staff will be preparing for the Year-End count and audit. Both locations will also be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7:45am – 12:45pm.
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