NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Same-sex marriage ordinance again dies in Council without consideration
The issue of same-sex marriage was discussed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, July 8, but legislation submitted to make it a reality died on the floor for the second month in a row.
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
Alcohol referendums to be included in September’s General Election
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will once again take to the polls to decide the extent of alcohol sales on tribal trust lands.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Awards: Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Cherokee Elementary School Awards for Kindergarten – 4th Grade
National Park to host Birds of Prey Program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teaming up again with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a fourth year to present a special program, Birds of Prey, at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Thursday, May 26 at 11am.
Miss Cherokee report for March, April and May
Miss Cherokee report for March, April and May
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Street crime in Cherokee
Our sense of being Cherokee has been tainted by years of assimilation, some of which came by force and some by the lure of living a life of exorbitance. More money, power, and influence became the way of life.
COMMENTARY: Why hemp? Three reasons why hemp is our future
Hemp, although not marijuana, is often associated with it.
LETTER: Harry’s on the Hill update
First and foremost, I would like to say, “Thank you!” Everyone has been overly supportive and encouraging! Unified together we can make a difference, and I wanted to let you know that we have.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Basketball Tournament brackets
Brackets for the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School basketball tournament scheduled to start Saturday, Jan. 25 at Murphy High School.
MS BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School basketball teams traveled to Rosman on Thursday, Jan. 23 and came away with wins.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top 90 points in wins
The Cherokee Braves (7-9) and the Lady Braves (14-2) both topped 90pts in wins at Rosman on Friday, Jan. 17. The Braves won 95-76, and the Lady Braves won big over the Lady Tigers 92-52.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe – obituary
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe, treasured daughter of Kaniah and Dodge, born Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2019, died peacefully in the arms of her parents after six beautiful and unforgettable hours.
Nancy Audena Smith – obituary
Nancy Audena Smith, 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Mary Rodriguez Lambert – obituary
Mary Rodriguez Lambert, 47, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
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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