NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves food trucks on tribal lands officially
Food trucks have operated on a limited basis in Cherokee for awhile now, but an ordinance change to the Cherokee Code paves the way for more and codifies the practice in tribal law.
Long to remain in detention
The attorney representing Benjamin Cody Long, who has been accused of a December 2019 cyber-attack against the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has put forth three motions to reopen the defendant’s detention hearing since Jan. 2.
Park facilities closed due to inclement weather
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Sugarlands Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Elkmont Campground will be closed for the remainder of Thursday, Feb. 6 due to inclement weather throughout the region.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman seeking nominations
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is currently recruiting EBCI tribal members who are undergraduate college students to participate in its 2015-16 program.
Tribe to host Rainbow and Ramps event
The EBCI Division of Commerce is hosting the annual Rainbow and Ramps event on Saturday, March 28 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from 10am – 2pm.
WCU to hold Women’s Leadership Conference March 27-28
Women serving in leadership roles in business, government and education in Western North Carolina will be among the speakers and panelists for the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, a two-day event to be held in March at Western Carolina University.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thanks Chief for opening “blind eye”
Thank you Chief Lambert for opening that “blind eye”
THANK YOU: The family of Nannie Morris expresses gratitude
The family of Nannie “Bunny” Sampson Morris would like to express sincere gratitude to all friends and relatives who stopped by to be with us; offered prayers, hugs, comforting words and sang during Bunny’s illness and passing.
LETTER: Reader dislikes Congressman’s comment on Native artifacts
I just wanted to say that after reading the article about Rob Bishop (House Natural Resources Chairman calls Native American artifacts ‘bull crap’), in my opinion he had a lot of gall to say what he said about Native artifacts!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Cross Country Invitational
The Cherokee Cross Country Invitational was held at Cherokee on Thursday, Sept. 26.
JV FOOTBALL: Murphy 50 Cherokee 14
The JV Murphy Bulldogs defeated the JV Braves 50-14 at Murphy on Thursday, Sept. 26.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Rosman, Swain
Tuesday, Sept. 17 Cherokee vs. Rosman Middle School: Rosman 25-14, 25-15 JV: Rosman 25-16, 25-6 High School: Rosman 25-5, 25-10, 25-19 Thursday, Sept. 19 Cherokee vs. Swain Middle School: Swain 25-22, 25-13 JV: Swain 25-12, 25-15 High School: Swain 25-14,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Skilly French – obituary
Skilly French, 77, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.
Melissa Ann Jumper – obituary
Melissa Ann Jumper, 41, of the Big Y Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a period of declining health.
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley – obituary
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley, age 69, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home.
HAPPENINGS
Mountain Heritage Day’s ‘Best of the West’ to feature apple dishes
Apples are the key ingredient in this year’s entries for the annual “Best of the West” award in the Mountain Heritage Day “A Gathering In” Traditional Food Competition.
Steve Youngdeer Post 143 to host veterans representatives
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host both North Carolina Veterans Service officer Steven Robertson and North Carolina Veterans Employment consultant Greg Wade on Sept. 19 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family...
Mountain Mediation Services 3-day Community Mediation Training
Nov. 12-14 from 9am – 4:30pm each day in Webster. This is for individuals who want to learn neutral ways to mediate conflict in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and neighborhoods. The fee of $195 for the three-day training covers all...
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