NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe, casino to maintain operations; schools closing due to coronavirus
With nationwide closures and cancellations mounting due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), several of the major entities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will maintain operations for now.
Catawba Indian Nation gets green light for casino in North Carolina; EBCI to sue
A recent Department of the Interior (DOI) decision to take land into trust effectively gives the Catawba Indian Nation the green light to open a gaming operation in North Carolina.
North Carolina schools, Cherokee Central Schools to close for two weeks due to coronavirus
Following nationwide closings and cancellations of events due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order this afternoon, Saturday, March 14, that all North Carolina public schools will close to students on Monday, March 16 for a period of at least two weeks.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU band selected to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
When the 505 members of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band pound the pavement of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they won’t be just taking part in the beloved holiday tradition.
Intertribal Timber Council offering scholarship
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council, is dedicated to American Indian/Alaskan Native students pursuing a higher education in natural resources.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll lists
These are the honor roll lists for Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students for the first nine weeks grading period.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund
I want to express my sincerest gratitude to you for continuing to make the Richard (Yogi) Crowe Memorial Scholarship possible and assisting students with obtaining their educational goals.
LETTER: Thank you to Painttown Community
I want to thank everyone that came out to vote in Painttown
LETTER: Thank you Yellowhill Community
Thank you Yellowhill Community for your support in the General Election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves win in 1st round of SMC tourney
The Cherokee Braves varsity basketball team beat Andrews 87-71 in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Monday, Feb. 18. Dustin Johnson and Darius Thompson led Cherokee with 18 points each. The Braves led the Wildcats 26-13 after the first...
BASKETBALL: CHS honors senior Braves and Lady Braves
Cherokee High School played their last home conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Charles George Memorial Arena against Murphy. In between the JV and Varsity Games, the seniors were honored at center court. Each senior was announced and escorted by their family...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season strong
The Lady Braves (22-2), the Smoky Mountain Conference regular season champions, ended their regular season with two more wins and a perfect regular season in the conference. They defeated Swain 69-50 on Monday, Feb. 11. Avery Mintz led Cherokee with 20pts followed...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rafe Allen Rattler – obituary
Rafe Allen Rattler, infant son of Jon Rattler and Brandy Keen Rattler, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Elnora Nell Owle Maney – obituary
Elnora Nell Owle Maney, 73, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva
Ethel M. Lambert – obituary
Ethel M. Lambert, 101, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
July 13 at 11am behind the Birdtown Gym. Entry fee: $50/team. Indian dinners and frybread will be available as long as they last. 50/50 drawing. No alcohol allowed. Info: 736-7116, 788-0468, 788-1040
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion (updated listing)
Aug. 11 at 1pm at the Tsali Manor Pavilion. Bring family photos. Children’s games to be held. Door prizes are being collected. Bring a covered dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208, Katie Cooper 788-3133, Nancy Driver 497-0206, Stacy Rogers 508-0392
Vacation Bible School at Waterfalls Baptist
July 22-26 from 6-8pm at Waterfalls Baptist Church. Ages 2-adult. Everyone is invited. Info: 497-9680
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