NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal jury convicts Bryson City woman of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
A federal jury in Asheville has convicted Shannon White, 43, of Bryson City, of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
EBCI, CCS to maintain modified operations
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be entering its fifth week of a ‘modified operational plan’, maintaining working from home for most tribal employees.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Business Spotlight: Two Crowes Ice Cream
Tagan Crowe’s Two Crowes Ice Cream celebrated its first anniversary in the Cherokee Cultural District over the Fourth of July weekend.
Miss Cherokee report for June
Siyo nigada! Hello everyone! I have had a wonderful first month of summer, and I was happy to have gotten to spend it with my community. Although I only had three events come up this month, they were very amazing and important!
Business Spotlight: The Little People
Elle Bradley is capitalizing on a major opportunity presented to the Cherokee youth of today by investing the money she received from the Minor’s Fund distribution into the startup of her own business, The Little People.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The “truth” about drugs
Each year, all tribal employees are required to sit through one hour of drug awareness training (supervisors and managers get to endure a second hour of “how to catch a drug user and what to do if you catch one” training).
LETTER: Reader asks for support for Trail of Tears Petition
I have started a White House Petition for a series of parks along the Trail of Tears
EDITORIAL: Be prepared for new neighbors
There is an elephant in the room. He hasn’t been conspicuous because he isn’t moving around, breaking furniture or tipping over glasses and gravy boats…yet.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASEBALL: Rose signs letter of intent with Catawba Valley
Dylan Rose, an EBCI tribal member, will continue his baseball career next year at Catawba Valley College Community College in Hickory.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Myrna D. Climbingbear – obituary
Myrna D. Climbingbear, 56, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 16, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Myrtle Driver of Cherokee. She was a member of the Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Frank Joseph Taylor Sr. – obituary
Frank Joseph Taylor Sr., 90, of the Painttown Community, went to his Heavenly home on June 14, 2018.
Barbara Jean Pettus Long – obituary
Barbara Jean Pettus Long, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Yoga shirts available
Cherokee Choices has announced the addition of the Cherokee Yoga shirts. Attend 10 Cherokee Yoga classes between now and Dec. 19 and receive a free shirt (razorback flow tank or t-shirt). Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:50pm in the Ginger Lynn...
Free Admission Day at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. will be celebrating Sequoyah Remembrance Day and Sequoyah’s contribution to the Cherokee people by creating a writing system, the Cherokee Syllabary with free admission to the museum on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 12-5 p.m. Allen...
Mountain State Fair Pony Express
The Pony Express will be running again this year to make entering in the NC Mountain State Fair easy and convenient. Stop by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center at 876 Acquoni Road in Cherokee to pick up a copy of the Entry & Award Catalog. Entering items is...
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