NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board goes online for first June meeting
The latest decisions made by the Cherokee Central Schools’ Board of Education were made via email in leu of an in-person meeting at the school.
COVID-19 timeline of events relating to EBCI
Following are important dates and events relating to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) response to the coronavirus (COVID-19):
Cherokee cases increase as “community spread” confirmed
Cherokee has seen nine (9) new positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last two days (four reported on Sunday, May 31 and five on Monday, June 1) as reported by the EBCI Joint Information Center.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gadugi Earth Day Community Event set for April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a new community event, Gadugi Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to mark 36 years in H.F. Robinson Building
Friends and fans of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center are invited to drop by the museum Saturday, April 11, to join in a celebration.
Next phase of work on Newfound Gap Road begins in April
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What makes the grass grow at Island Park
Flocks of Mallard ducks and Canadian geese have called the Island Park their home away from home for several years now.
LETTER: Reader not in favor of Adventure Park
I think these waste water and put too much of the “adventure” indoors.
EDITORIAL: We need the Adventure Park
A big piece in the sustainability of the Tribe is laying out a plan for smart growth in the economy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASEBALL: Stubbs visits Cherokee
Cody Stubbs, an EBCI tribal member, is the newest member of the Idaho Falls Chukars – the Rookie Advanced farm team for the Kansas City Royals. The UNC standout signed his contract with the Royals organization on Monday, June 24.
6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarships awarded
At the 6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 14 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club, the family of Shawn Blanton recognized seven female athletes from across western North Carolina as recipients of the Shawn Blanton Scholarship.
ASU athletes, American Indian students to visit Navajo and Hopi tribal nations this weekend
TEMPE, Ariz. - Athletes and American Indian students from Arizona State University will travel to Navajo and Hopi lands this weekend to share in wellness activities and cultural exchanges. The “ASU Tribal Nations Tour” will focus on learning about native communities,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver – obituary
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver, 94, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
Wesley Queen – obituary
Wesley Queen, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed – obituary
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed, 83, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Tsali Care Nursing Home.
HAPPENINGS
Public Forum on Project Lazarus
Aug. 13 at 5:30pm in the Tribal Council Chambers. Info: Juanita Wilson 736-5903 or Wjuanita41@yahoo.com
Will and Roxie Wachacha Family Reunion
Sept. 28 at 1pm at Ella Bird’s house. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Snowbird Complex. All descendants of the following children are invited: Charlie, Susie, John Wayne, Posey, Winnie, Sara, Nessie, Jarrett, James, Jack, Nancy, Oney, Jessie and Joe. ...
Qualla Arts and Crafts “Arranging and Selling From Your Booth” seminar flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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