NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 cluster at Big Cove church
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority announced on Friday, Oct. 9 they have identified a COVID-19 cluster associated with services held at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church between the dates of Sept. 17 and Oct. 7.
Cherokee Centrals Schools to remain remote “until further notice”
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education has reversed its decision to reopen their school system.
Tribe reporting COVID-19 uptick due to “community spread”
The community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is facing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings, according to information from tribal officials. The Tribe has gone back into the Red COVID Risk Level (‘take strong measures to limit all contact’) with a total of 52 new positive cases since Friday, Sept. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River announces food line-up
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (HCVR) officials announced the line-up of its Food Market on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Money should not determine state, federal elections
I would like voters to determine who wins our elections.
COMMENTARY: March Madness and hypocrisy issue.
It’s been a busy few weeks. On the homefront, the battle of wits between the Executive and Legislative branches of tribal government continues to dominate the headlines of the local papers.
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.
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
EDITORIAL: Don’t let alcohol control your life and destiny
We are in the middle of debate within our community concerning the accessibility of alcohol to our people; if it is a good idea for the Tribe to loosen restrictions on alcoholic beverages on the Boundary.
Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary
Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Sarah Ben Walkingstick – obituary
Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Cancer Support Group Open House
Sept. 5 at 5:30pm at the Cherokee Cancer Support House at 40 Goose Creek Road (located behind Jenkins Store). Info: 497-0788
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer” seminar
Sept. 19 from 11am -2 pm at the Sequoyah Fund offices in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This seminar will cover basic employment laws and regulations, how to deal with employees fairly and legally, what you need to know when hiring employees, and how to get your...
Revival at Bethabara Baptist Church
Aug. 26-28 at Bethabara Baptist Church. Guest Pastor is Mike Holcomb with different singers each night. Everyone is welcome. Need a ride? Call 269-6335
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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