NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Jan. 8
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This docket is subject to change.
Officer-involved shooting in Big Cove
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded at approximately 8:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 to a reported call of a traffic accident in the Big Cove Community.
Bill to place lands in Tennessee into trust passes House
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would put 76 acres in east Tennessee, containing several historic sites to the Tribe, into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Oprah’s first “Phenomenal Man” comes to Cherokee Central Schools
Award-winning teacher Ron Clark spoke to Cherokee Central Schools on Tuesday, Aug. 5 as part of the annual back-to-school professional development.
WCU classes for the 2014-15 academic year start Aug. 18; record enrollment expected
The Western Carolina University community is making preparations to welcome what is expected to be a record number of students for the start of fall semester classes on Monday, Aug. 18.
Cherokee Youth Council leaders visit UT
The Cherokee Youth Council visited the University of Tennessee this week to discover the culture represented on campus. The trip included a tour of Neyland Stadium the Thompson-Boling Arena, a lecture in Cherokee anthropology and fish weirs, a visit to the...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you for thoughts and prayers
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who said a prayer, called, came by to visit or asked about me during my time of illness and hospitalizations.
Thank you to Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship
The Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship has been instrumental in assisting with my financial expenses while I am in graduate school at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Congratulations on graduation
I would like congratulate my grandson, Deven Keely Driver, on his graduation from Jackson County School of Alternatives (June 9, 2014).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Swain, Murphy fall short in state finals
Swain and Murphy, both teams which contain EBCI tribal members, fell just short of state titles on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carter-Finley stadium at N.C. State.
WRESTLING: Cherokee takes 5th at King of the Mountain
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team traveled to Georgia over the weekend of Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 for the King of the Mountain tournament and came back with a fifth place finish.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves top Robbinsville, Braves fall to .500 on year
The Lady Braves (4-0) defeated the Lady Black Knights of Robbinsville 71-57 on Friday, Nov. 30. Avery Mintz led Cherokee with 18 points followed by Jordyn Thompson with 14. The first half was relatively close with Cherokee leading 23-22 after the first period. The...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Zane “Jack” Bowman – obituary
Zane “Jack” Bowman, 68, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Margaret Teesateskie Welch – obituary
Margaret Teesateskie Welch, 71, of Robbinsville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness.
Waneema Littlejohn Driver – obituary
Waneema Littlejohn Driver, 82, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Park event showcasing traditional women’s work
June 15 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum in the Great Smoky Mountains Park. As part of the celebration, demonstrations among the historic Mountain Home buildings will include hearth cooking, soap making, cornshuck crafts, sewing, and traditional mountain...
Bike Ride
Sept. 14 from 9am – 12pm in Cherokee. Cherokee Choices is sponsoring the event. Expect to see a lot of people riding bikes on that day and the days leading up to it, so please be safe and respectful and allow three feet between you and the bike if you need to pass. ...
Summer Entrepreneurship Camp
July 22-25 at Wolftown Gym. Sequoyah Fund is sponsoring this event for 10-14 year olds. Space is limited. The camp cost is $100, but full sponsorships are available. Participants will be involved in hands-on activities focused around creativity, starting and...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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