NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI moves to four-day week, closes all lobbies
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Wednesday, March 18 that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be closing on Fridays until further notice.
Restaurants on tribal lands, state directed to close dining rooms; take-out permitted
Restaurants throughout the State of North Carolina were directed to close their dining rooms as of Wednesday, March 18 in efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Museum of the Cherokee closing until at least April 1
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close the Museum as of March 17, 2020 until at least April 1, 2020.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School is holding bully prevention week
February 23-27 is bully prevention week at Cherokee Middle School.
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Feb. 23
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Monday, Feb. 23, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
WCU announces dean’s list, new chancellor’s list for fall semester
Western Carolina University has announced its dean’s list and a new designation of high academic achievement at the university, the chancellor’s list, for fall semester 2014.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and Random Thoughts Volume 3: Politics Issue
Congratulations to our new Principal Chief Patrick Lambert. Patrick replaces our outgoing PC Michel Hicks who reigned for 12 years.
THANK YOU: Macon County appreciates use of field
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Cherokee Central Schools for their willingness to provide Franklin High School access to the football stadium at Cherokee Central.
EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly of term limits and staggered terms
During the election, one recurring issue that was of importance to many of our enrolled members is the subject of term limits and/or staggered terms for elected office. Opinions of candidates varied greatly.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Boundary athletes compete at Special Olympics
The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics team traveled to Macon Middle School on Friday, May 3 to participate in the annual Far West Special Olympics Spring Games. The Qualla contingent consisted of 21 athletes and 25 volunteers as well as family, friends and supporters.
Tribal members sign to play college sports
Four Swain County High School athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, May 1 to play sports at the next level. EBCI tribal members Will Ferguson and Cody Dills joined fellow Maroon Devils Sean Webb and Tyler Wike at the signing.
FOOTBALL: War Eagles fall short in home loss
The weather wreaked havoc on all outdoors activities this past weekend, but the War Eagles played through the worst it could throw at them. The Western Carolina War Eagles (2-1) hosted the Appalachian Wolves (2-1) on a sloshy Ray Kinsland Stadium field on Saturday,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Icey Elizabeth Derreberry – obituary
Icey Elizabeth Derreberry, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
Samuel David Taylor – obituary
Samuel David Taylor, 77, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.
John Michael “Mike/Dobbs” Arkansas
John Michael “Mike/Dobbs” Arkansas, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Sequoyah Fund Trainings
Marketing Basics for Small Business. Aug. 8 from 6-9pm in the Sequoyah Fund Office in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This seminar will help you understand how to market your products or services to increase sales and grow a successful small business. You’ll learn...
Disaster Relief Assistance Loans available at Sequoyah Fund
Sequoyah Fund has recently received funding from Cherokee Preservation Foundation for a special loan program to assist businesses affected by the landslide. This funding will enable Sequoyah Fund to make low interest loans (1-4 percent) to local businesses which have...
Mountain Mediation Services holding raffle fundraiser
The “Myrtle Beach Fall Get-Away,” sponsored by Mountain Mediation Services (MMS), gives the winner their choice of fall dates to visit the coast. Raffle tickets are available at several local businesses in the area including: City Lights Bookstore and Jack the Dipper...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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