NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation loses nine fluent speakers in September
The Cherokee Nation has lost nine fluent Cherokee speakers in the month of September.
COVID-19 cluster at Big Cove church
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority announced on Friday, Oct. 9 they have identified a COVID-19 cluster associated with services held at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church between the dates of Sept. 17 and Oct. 7.
Cherokee Centrals Schools to remain remote “until further notice”
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education has reversed its decision to reopen their school system.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU to hold Women’s Leadership Conference March 27-28
Women serving in leadership roles in business, government and education in Western North Carolina will be among the speakers and panelists for the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, a two-day event to be held in March at Western Carolina University.
Scholarships up for grabs at SCC’s 50th anniversary open house
Free food, giveaways and the opportunity to win scholarships and other prizes will be a part of Southwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary open house celebration on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm at the Jackson Campus.
Miss Cherokee Report for February
February was an interesting month for me as I traveled to Washington, D.C to represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 U.S.E.T Impact week!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: To Be or not To Be; that is Tribal Court’s question
There has been quite a stir recently over the proper place of the Tribal Court. We have had front row seats via cable and live stream during Tribal Council sessions to the debate over the powers of the different branches of tribal government. Just what is a “branch” anyway?
EDITORIAL: Fear Factor
I have never been a gloom and doom person. I do, however, believe that each of us would be crazy not to see the signs that our world, and in some cases, our local communities are becoming more dangerous places to be. Right?
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 6: Liberal and conservative philosophies issue
It’s 2016 and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you survived the Christmas dinner and the New Year’s Eve parties. And…you’re back at work. And…you’re looking at your bank statement in disbelief because no way did you really spend that much money in a month.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Rabun Gap sweeps Cherokee
Rabun Gap (Ga.) swept Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams on Monday, Jan. 28. The Lady Braves (15-2) lost only their second game of the 2012-13 season. Both losses have come to teams from Georgia. The Lady Eagles squeaked out a 62-61 win over the Lady Braves with a...
WRESTLING: Swain edges Cherokee 42-40
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team barely lost to Swain by a score of 42-40 on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Full results are below: 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Graham Allen (Swain) won by forfeit 126lb. –...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
Both the Braves (8-6) and the Lady Braves (15-1) won against the Rosman Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Led by Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta, who scored 24pts apiece, the Lady Braves got their fifteenth win of the season with a 72-60 win over the Lady Tigers. Cherokee...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William “Bill” Jackson Haigler – obituary
William “Bill” Jackson Haigler, 71, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Center in Andrews.
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson – obituary
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson, 80, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday Jan. 22, 2018.
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver – obituary
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver, 94, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Youth football sign-ups
Peewees (5-6), Termites (7-8), Mites (9-10), and Midgets (11-12). Must be this age by July 31. All registrations should be returned to Painttown or Birdtown Gyms only. Participants must have a current physical in order to practice and play. Practice starts July...
Cherokee After Dark to host The Crystal Method (DJ set)
Cherokee After Dark is back for another rocking round! Experience the Event Center as it is transformed into an upscale nightclub featuring The Crystal Method (DJ Set)! Ever since they started making their first singles in the mid 90's out of the Bomb Shelter--their...
Bake sale sponsored by Shoal Creek Baptist Church
June 15 at 10am at the Cherokee Food Lion. This is being hosted by the Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Info: Jeanne Rearick 497-5374 or jeanne.rearick@gmail.com
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