NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Vaccine event in Cherokee accelerates rollout
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) ramped up COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the first fully public event on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory receives accreditation
Last month, the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Alternative truth and wrestling
Back in the day, I would watch professional wrestling with a certain amount of awe and fascination. It was almost like an old western showdown, black hats and white hats symbolized evil and good, respectively.
LETTER: Statement from poster of YouTube video
Last week, I posted a political satire video on my YouTube and Facebook page of our Chief Patrick Lambert.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts 17.1 – Hurt feelings and sore toes issue
Recently there was a Super Bowl. Super Bowl 51. LI in roman numerals. For approximately three hours that day no one thought of Trump, Bannon, Spicer and/or Kellyanne Conway.
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
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith – obituary
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith, 72, known as “Dorothy”, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side at her sister Rosie’s home in the Birdtown Community.
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe – obituary
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Cherokee Hospital with her family and friends by her side.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Central Schools Wellness Kick-off flyer
American Idol’s Lauren Alaina to present free concert
Lauren Alaina, of American Idol fame, will present a free concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7:30pm. Preferred seating is available for EBCI tribal members. Tickets can be picked up at the Harrah’s Cherokee Box Office from Aug. 13-17...
Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation Cornhole Tournament flyer
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