NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board approves final resolutions before school year
In lieu of an in-person meeting, the CCS (Cherokee Central Schools) Board of Education voted to exchange its Aug. 17 meeting with an email poll over the weekend.
Bicyclist fatality in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a bicycle accident in Cades Cove at 10:58 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Tribe, Indian Country working towards accurate Census count as deadline looms
Earlier in August, the Census Bureau reversed an April decision that would have extended field data collection for the 2020 Census to the end of October – instead opting for a deadline of Sept. 30 in a decision that has many in Indian Country worried about the impacts.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SHORT STORY: “Super Strength James Saves the Day”
“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort.
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What is good is bad news?
Many things look bad. Whether you look at tribal or national politics, you can find things that will make you fearful, mad, and even disgusted.
COMMENTARY: Climate change impacts our health
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Climate and Health Meeting in Atlanta, Ga., hosted by former Vice President Al Gore,
COMMENTARY: Open Letter from Vice Chief Richard Sneed
For some time, there have been rumblings of wrongdoing and violations of tribal law within our tribal government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Wachacha is inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame
Arnold Wachacha, an EBCI tribal member and a 1966 graduate of Robbinsville High School, was one of three athletes who was inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 1. He excelled in football and basketball, playing at the varsity level all four...
BASKETBALL: Is this the year? Lady Braves are on a mission
The past two seasons, the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team has made it to the 1A West Regional Finals. This year, they are determined to go further.
BASKETBALL: Mintz signs letter of intent with Lenoir-Rhyne
Avery Mintz is a Lady Brave this year, but next season she’ll be a Bear. The Cherokee senior signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to play basketball on a full scholarship next year for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Richard Boyd Cooper – obituary
Richard Boyd Cooper, 80, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Tsali Care Center after a period of declining health.
Nellie Lambert – obituary
Nellie Lambert, 99, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Tsali Care Center.
Steven Queen – obituary
Steven Queen, 57, of Whittier, passed away on June 24, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Meeting rescheduled
Big Y has rescheduled their meeting for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6pm at the Big Y Community Building.
Area farmers eligible for flood damage
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of Tennessee on Aug. 28 based on damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from March 1 and continuing. In accordance with Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm...
Fall Harvest to be celebrated at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center just outside of Cherokee. This event continues to preserve the legacy...
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