NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Motorcycle fatality on Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Newfound Gap Road at 5:11 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
Cherokee reports first COVID-19 death; Chief Sneed to issue mask order
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services Division (PHHS) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) confirmed on the afternoon of Monday, June 22 the first COVID-19 associated death of an EBCI tribal member.
SCC reports first COVID-19 case
Southwestern Community College officials confirmed on June 20 that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
Southwestern Community College’s 21st annual Job Fair is March 26
Southwestern Community College is holding its 21st annual Job Fair on the Jackson campus Thursday, March 26 for students, alumni and members of the community to connect with employers in the area.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Reader responds to Ledford’s commentary
William Ledford is well located in New Mexico since that is close to Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and others that have helped Obama push this country to the brink of a third world country.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts (Vol. 4) – Current events
I want to start with a thought to help you get through the day. “The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” And now, here we go…
EDITORIAL: What must it be like to be banished?
According to the Municode for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Section 2-1, Subsection B, “The Tribal Council shall have the power to exclude other persons from Cherokee trust lands when necessary to protect the integrity and law and order on Tribal lands and territory or the welfare of its members”. Subsection A talks about the “exclusion” or banishment of enrolled members who are deemed sex offenders or drug traffickers.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Vision Gymnastics comes to Birdtown Gym
Cherokee Recreation has paired with New Vision Gymnastics out of Franklin to bring this opportunity home to Cherokee kids.
SOFTBALL: Bats go cold for Lady Braves in Conference opener
The Lady Braves (1-1) were held to two hits in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Swain on Tuesday, March 12. The Lady Maroon Devils, led by Kendra Kirkland who hit two home runs, won the game 11-1.
Lady Braves old school
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Edna Locust Hornbuckle – obituary
Edna Locust Hornbuckle, 84, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 20 surrounded by her loving family.
Skilly French – obituary
Skilly French, 77, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.
Melissa Ann Jumper – obituary
Melissa Ann Jumper, 41, of the Big Y Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Center fundraiser flyer
Coulter Regional Leadership Program accepting Applications
The new Coulter Regional Leadership Program, with the support of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, will begin a pilot program in October 2013. This program will give people in the region new opportunities to learn and work together across cultures, governments,...
Cherokee Elementary School Open House
Aug. 6 from 4-6pm.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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