NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools chooses remote learning
The most essential piece discussed at this meeting was how the Board wished to address the return to school.
COVID-19 cluster identified at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (EBCI PHHS) have identified a COVID-19 cluster in a local business.
CIHA employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has received notification of an employee of the Cherokee Indian Hospital who has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has not been working in the hospital since Thursday, July 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bird inducted into SCC’s Honor Society
Forty Southwestern Community College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Monday, April 6, on SCC’s Jackson Campus including EBCI tribal Gwynneth Bird of Cherokee.
Cherokee Elementary celebrates Cultural Heritage Week
Cherokee Elementary School recently celebrated Cultural Heritage Week.
Native American Student Association thrives on UNC Asheville campus
Although Devyn Smith grew up less than an hour from UNC Asheville, he didn’t know a single person on campus when he arrived as a freshman.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Where is the return from fiber optic investment?
Several years back, as most tribal members remember, our Tribe, along with the approval of the Investment Committee, decided it would be a good thing to invest millions in a fiber optic network.
EDITORIAL: The best things in life are free and in Cherokee
Spring has sprung and folks are looking for great opportunities to spend great family time in Cherokee.
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 9: Redskins is a racist slur issue
I’ve read a lot of comments regarding the racist slur used for the Washington NFL team.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners to stage 3rd Annual Sunset 5K
Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K is in its seventh week and will culminate in the group’s 3rd annual Sunset 5K Run/Walk that will be held on Thursday, July 4. The event will include a 1-mile fun run that begins at 7:15pm and the 5K will begin at 7:45pm. The registration fee for the 5K is $15 while the fun run is $10.
Cherokee Wellness Team hosts Spring Fitness Frenzy
The Cherokee Community Wellness Team (CCWT) hosted its 3rd annual Spring Fitness Frenzy on Wednesday, May 22 at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex
McCoy wins top Robbinsville athletic award
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member, was named Robbinsville High School Male Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row at their recent banquet.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christy Lou Wachacha – obituary
Christy Lou Wachacha, 43, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Joyce Sprinkle – obituary
Joyce Sprinkle, age 80 of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Johnson City, Tenn. at the home of her son Lewis, who was her caregiver.
Jamison Bear French – obituary
Jamison Bear French, 44, of the Big Cove Community on Straight Fork, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition monthly meeting
Aug. 22 at 11:30am at the Commons Area of the Snowbird Complex. If you are interested in traveling to Snowbird from Cherokee, contact Beth Farris (828) 421-9855 or Mary Herr 497-9498 as a carpool is being planned.
Veterans Services representatives to visit Post 143
Aug. 15 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans Service Officer Steve Robertson and Greg Wade, N.C. Department of Commerce veterans employment consultant. Veterans and...
Scott McCreery returning to Harrah’s Cherokee
Since coming into the national spotlight in 2011, Garner, NC native Scotty McCreery quickly emerged as country music's most successful new artist. McCreery's first studio album, Clear As Day, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts,...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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