NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Pursue holiness – brings God’s peace to us
“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Tribe’s realty, historical documents to remain in Cherokee
With the process ongoing for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to take over realty functions of the Tribe from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), tribal leaders sent a message to BIA officials that they do not want records moved.
Council approves changes to Tribe’s exclusion laws
Tribal Council has approved changes to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) exclusion laws.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WNC economic development summit set for Nov. 12 at WCU
Leaders from government, business and nonprofits across Western North Carolina will gather with economic development experts and others to discuss solutions leading to sustainable economic and community development at LEAD:WNC, a one-day summit set for Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Western Carolina University.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. Cherokee Indian Fair prize list
This is a list of the winners in the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. contests at the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair.
2014 Pageant winners
The titles of Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee and Teen Miss Cherokee were all given out at the Cherokee Indian Fair last week.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
GUEST COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts II
There used to be an old saying that puzzled me whenever I heard it. It pertained to finding a lost object. People said, or still say…“It was in the last place I looked”…Of course it was. I’ve always wondered if anyone would continue to look after they found it. Hmm…..
LETTER: Reader unhappy with “creepy crawlers”
Once again, the general public has been made aware that a personnel file containing compelled, personal information pertaining to a candidate for Principal Chief, was stolen from Tribal records and distributed to the public in an internet social medium form.
LETTER: Wolftown Community Club says thanks
The Wolftown Community Club held their School Supply event on Saturday, Aug. 8, and it was a success!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hornbuckle gets win at LFC17
Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member, improved to 23-5 in his mixed martial arts career with a win at the Legacy Fighting Championship 17 in San Antonio, TX on Friday, Feb. 1. Hornbuckle won a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over Pete Spratt...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee teams demolish Andrews
Home court advantage didn’t exist for Andrews when Cherokee came to town on Friday, Feb. 1. The Lady Braves (17-2) continued its tear through the Smokey Mountain Conference this year with a 93-32 win. The Braves (10-7) also had a big night with a 65-42 win. Kendall...
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Murphy 45-33
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team beat Murphy 45-33 on Thursday, Jan. 30. Following are full match results: 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) pinned Sarah Haynes (M) at 2:58 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Dustin Garrett (M) pinned Sidnie Yanez (Ch)...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samantha Renee Larch – obituary
Samantha Renee Larch, 23, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mission Hospital.
John W. Arnold Jr. – obituary
John W. Arnold Jr. left this world for a place of no more pain, but endless joy and peace, on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 76.
Arnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty – obituary
Arnessa Mae Littlejohn Wilnoty, 62, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
July 6 from 7-10am at FATZ Café in Franklin. $7 includes pankcakes, sausage links, fruit cocktail and drink. This is a fundraiser to assist the Cherokee 11-12 NAYO baseball team traveling to Okeechobee, FL.
God’s Backyard Vacation Bible School
July 7-12 from 7-9pm at Whittier Church of God. All ages are invited. Info: Dawn (828) 226-8042
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor information
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
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