NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Hiker fatality on Abrams Falls Trail in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a woman in cardiac distress along the Abrams Falls Trail on Monday, June 15 at 1:09 p.m.
Man sentenced for Sylva thefts, assault on Cherokee officer
A man faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty Wednesday, June 10 in Jackson County to a string of break-ins and thefts in Sylva, as well as to assaulting and injuring an officer with the Cherokee Indian Police Department.
“Communication is everything”: Communities finding the best way to support
With the Black Lives Matter movement reaching global support, many organizers in small towns have begun to demonstrate their support on a local level.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gardening with the First Lady
It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden. But, Taliquo Walker and Iwodi Toineeta, fifth graders at the New Kituwah Academy, recently worked on a garden with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Cherokee residents honored at SCC Academic Awards
More than 285 of Southwestern Community College’s top students were recognized in an academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.
Boys Club, Museum honored at luncheon
WNC Nonprofit Pathways held its first annual Building Strong Communities Award Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Letting our children shine
If you didn’t make the trip to the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center this weekend to watch the Cherokee Musical Theater production of the “Lion King Jr.”, you missed something truly amazing and historic for our community.
COMMENTARY: Government transparency and other news issues
This is the latest commentary installment from William Ledford.
EDITORIAL: When your mother dies
On March 3, I joined millions of people who have learned that their mother had died.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Tuscola 56 Cherokee 0
The Tuscola Mountaineers won 56-0 over the Cherokee Braves at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23.
Asheville Tourists hold Cherokee Day
The Asheville Tourists held “Cherokee Day” during their game at McCormick Field on Saturday, Aug. 24.
FOOTBALL: Braves open season on Friday
The Cherokee Braves open their 2013 season at home against Tuscola on Friday, Aug. 23. The maroon and gold will be under the leadership of new head coach Kiah Smith who has high hopes of building a solid program.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Greg Allen Smith – obituary
Greg Allen Smith, 37, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2018. Greg is the son of Buford and Jessie Smith.
Juanita George – obituary
Juanita George, 87, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson – obituary
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson, 73, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.
HAPPENINGS
Found dog
Found. 10 pound, miniature poodle mix, male dog near Harrah’s Casino on Aug. 18. He is white and has not been neutered. One of his eyes is permanently clouded over. He has a collar and a flea collar, but no tags. Contact numbers: 587-8234 or 508-6162
Great Island Festival scheduled for Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tennessee’s only tribally-owned museum, and Fort Loudoun State Historic Area are partnering for the Great Island Festival on Sept. 7-8 from 10a.m. - 5p.m. each day. At Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, visitors will have the opportunity to...
4-H Science Explorers Cake Chemistry program flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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