NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Principal Chief’s Report for week of Nov. 9
I consider it an honor to serve as Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee residents honored at SCC Academic Awards
More than 285 of Southwestern Community College’s top students were recognized in an academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.
Boys Club, Museum honored at luncheon
WNC Nonprofit Pathways held its first annual Building Strong Communities Award Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual.
Right Path presents language CD, workbook to Museum
The Right Path “Duyu-ko-dv-i” Class of 2011-12, presented a Cherokee language CD and companion workbook to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 9: Redskins is a racist slur issue
I’ve read a lot of comments regarding the racist slur used for the Washington NFL team.
EDITORIAL: Why the primary process is important to leadership selection
There has been some discussion about the possibility of eliminating the primary process from the election scheme for future EBCI tribal elections.
EDITORIAL: It takes money, education and trust to make money
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation is known as being the biggest economic engine in western North Carolina.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: McCoy wins State Championship
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member from Robbinsville High School, became the first sophomore in Smoky Mountain Conference history to win a state wrestling title. He won the 195lb. championship at the 1A state wrestling tournament held at the...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win Sectional Championship
The Lady Braves (27-2) won the Western 1A Sectional basketball championship by defeating Hiwassee Dam 67-55 on Friday, March 1. Alexis Maney scored 26 points to lead Cherokee to its third straight Sectional Championship. The Lady Braves outscored Hiwassee Dam 19-12...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee dismantles Blue Ridge in second round
Cherokee (26-2) dismantled Blue Ridge (12-15) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The Lady Braves outscored Blue Ridge 52-15 in the first half en route to a 88-37 win. Kendall Toineeta led the Lady Braves with 25 points in a game which...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Jane (Janie) McMillan – obituary
Mary Jane McMillan, age 71 of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2018.
Sadie Sue Jackson – obituary
Sadie Sue Jackson, 75, of Whittier, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Jim Newcomer – obituary
Jim Newcomer, age 42, passed away on March 22, 2018 at his residence in Cashiers.
HAPPENINGS
Camp Meeting
July 15-19 at 7pm nightly at the Dora Reed Day Cay Center. Raymond Johnson is the guest preacher and singing will be by local church choirs. This event is hosted by The Cherokee Indian Missionary Baptist Association.
The Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School
July 7-11, supper begins at 5:30pm nightly, classes from 6-8pm at Holly Springs Baptist Church at 77 Holly Springs Church Road in Bryson City. Pre-K to adult classes. Info: 482-2209
WCU presents ‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ on July 28
ctor and historian Kurt Sutton will present “An Evening with Mark Twain” at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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