NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives officially launches
Federal government officials held an official meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to launch a task force to tackle the generations-long issue of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 5
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.
Tribal member named to Lawyers of Color’s Power List 2020
Lawyers of Color (LoC) released the names of the honorees for its fifth Power List on Friday, Jan. 24, which is presented with the support of the Diverse Partners Network.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Missing beloved pet
Gizzy, a male Chihuahua mix, went missing from the upper Wrights Creek Fork area this past week. He does not have a collar on. If you see him or have any information on where he might be, please call Nonnie Crowe 497-7990. He is really missed.
‘Take Back the Night’ set for Sept. 17 on WCU campus
Jessica Greer Morris, executive director and co-founder of Girl Be Heard, a New York City-based theater group dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and other issues, will be the keynote speaker for “Take Back the Night” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Western Carolina University.
WCU celebrates 125 years
Western Carolina University has changed dramatically since its beginning in August 1889 as a one-room schoolhouse, but one thing that has remained constant is the institution’s commitment to Western North Carolina, WCU Chancellor David O. Belcher said Tuesday, Aug. 26, as campus and community came together to celebrate the university’s 125th anniversary.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Tight lines and bent rods
A good friend and local fishing guide taught me the saying “tight lines and bent rods”. It is a saying among fisherman to wish a good fishing trip to someone.
Thank you from Wilbur Paul
I want to thank Urgent Care, Emergency Room, In-Patient, and the staff who prepare the meals for the care and services I received on my recent stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
EDITORIAL: Get involved on Earth Day
According to Earthday.net, Earth Day came into being in 1970. It was the brainchild of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Special Olympics athletes win bowling medals
NEWTON - Athletes representing the Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program participated in the SONC Western Bowling Tournament at Pin Station in Newton on Sunday, Dec. 2. Shown (left-right) in the photo at left - front row – Nicky Etters, Gold medal; middle row –...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christopher Adam Woodard – obituary
Christopher Adam Woodard, 30, of Cherokee, is at peace with the Lord.
Kenneth James Kirkland – obituary
Kenneth James Kirkland, 65, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Harry Allen Pond Smith – obituary
Harry Allen Pond Smith, 52, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home.
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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