NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation creates new language department to focus on preserving language, generating more proficient speakers
The Cherokee Nation is establishing a new language department that will directly oversee the tribe’s Cherokee Immersion School, a team of translators and the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program. The new department will focus on language preservation and perpetuation, and generating more proficient second-language Cherokee speakers.
Tribal leaders decide on long-term care master plan for Hospital
A long-term care campus, to serve the needs of the elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is now one step closer to coming to fruition.
Jackson Co. health officials identify COVID cluster at Cashiers church
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster in a local church.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park receives annual poinsettia for rescue 40 years ago
Forty years ago, on Dec. 3, 1974, park rangers from Great Smoky Mountains National Park rescued 15-year old Eric Johnson and a companion who had been trapped deep in the park’s backcountry by a chest-deep snow storm.
Tribal Council Meetings for December
This is a listing of meetings for Tribal Council for December 2014.
Bids are being accepted for 2015 pageant crowns
Bids are being accepted for the 2015 EBCI pageant crowns for Teen Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee and Little Miss Cherokee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and Random Thoughts Volume 3: Politics Issue
Congratulations to our new Principal Chief Patrick Lambert. Patrick replaces our outgoing PC Michel Hicks who reigned for 12 years.
THANK YOU: Macon County appreciates use of field
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Cherokee Central Schools for their willingness to provide Franklin High School access to the football stadium at Cherokee Central.
EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly of term limits and staggered terms
During the election, one recurring issue that was of importance to many of our enrolled members is the subject of term limits and/or staggered terms for elected office. Opinions of candidates varied greatly.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member makes All-Regional Cheer team
Elizabeth Bible (right), an EBCI tribal member and Swain County cheerleader, has been named to the All-Regional Cheerleading team for 2012-13. She is joined by fellow Swain cheerleaders Anna Oates (left) and Amber Ballew. The three Swain juniors will have the...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Highlands
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-1) kept their season rolling as they handedly defeated Highlands 71-26 on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Avery Mintz, who led Cherokee with 18pts, scored her 1,000th career point on Tuesday night. The Lady Braves jumped out early and led 22-6 after the...
WRESTLING: Braves go 1-3 at Enka Duals
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team went 1-3 at the Enka Duals on Saturday, Jan. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christine Parker Buchanan – obituary
Christine Parker Buchanan, 96, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
Marion Tooni Teesateskie – obituary
Marion Tooni Teesateskie, 71, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 following an extended illness.
Megan Judi Terrell – obituary
Megan Judi Terrell, beloved mother, sister, soulmate and daughter lost her valiant battle against Systemic Lupus on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, but won the war over this insidious illness.
HAPPENINGS
Tribal Cannery open for season
The Tribal Cannery is open for the 2013 canning season. The hours of operation are Monday – Thursday from 8am – 4:30pm. It is closed on Fridays for cleaning. The Tribal Cannery charges $0.50 per jar for processing. Ball Blue Book recipes only. All customers must...
Park to conduct road striping on Newfound Gap Road
A contractor for Great Smoky Mountains National Park will perform striping operations in NC beginning Wednesday, June 12 through Tuesday, June 18 along Newfound Gap Road from Newfound Gap south to Cherokee, along with various secondary roads throughout the NC section...
Hank Jr. coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he has helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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