NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senates passes bill repealing “obsolete” Indian laws
A bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Tuesday, Nov. 19 that will repeal several “obsolete” laws and amend several others that pertain to Indian Country.
Chief Sneed wants to increase COLA to 7 percent
Tribal employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were happy following the last session of Annual Council on Thursday, Oct. 31 when Tribal Council approved a 5 percent COLA (cost of living adjustment) for them.
Cannabis Commission legislation tabled until December
The debate for establishing regulations regarding cannabis in the territory of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smoky Mountain High School EBCI Graduates Class of 2014
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EBCI students honored at Tribal Council Awards Day
The annual Tribal Council Awards Day program was held on Friday, May 9 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
WCU holds commencements for record-breaking spring graduating class
Commencement ceremonies held for a record-breaking spring graduating class at Western Carolina University included recognition for undergraduate students recording perfect 4.0 GPAs, the awarding of an honorary doctorate to a Flat Rock resident and an address by one of the University of North Carolina system’s premier teachers.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Lead through voting
Like it or not, when it comes to voting, you have to be the leader.
Thank you letter to Garfield Long
Garfield Long, you are the best and I love you for helping me each year that I choose to run for any pageant.
Thank you letter to Tsali Manor
I would like to express my appreciation to the Tsali Manor and their employees for replacing the roof on my house.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lady Braves volleyball report
VOLLEYBALL Cherokee 3 Robbinsville 1 The Lady Braves (7-8) beat the Lady Black Knights of Robbinsville 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The match score was 23-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-20. “Our middles had another great night with Callie Phillips leading the team with 10...
Over 350 expected for Cherokee Harvest Half-Marathon & 5K
Runners from across the mountains and Southeast are coming to Cherokee on Saturday, Sept. 29 for the inaugural Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K. The event is presented by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and benefits the Madison...
Lady Braves win two
VOLLEYBALL The Lady Braves (6-6) swept the Murphy Lady Bulldogs 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 13. “We battled with a strong Murphy team and fought to the last point,” said coach Kim Arkansas. “This may be the best this team has played all season.” The match score was 25-23,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
“Butch” Wilson Grover Bottorf – obituary
“Butch” Wilson Grover Bottorf, 73, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Nancy Jane Foust Bottorf, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at his residence.
Betty Jean Smoker Jackson
Betty Jean Smoker Jackson, 75, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Evangeline “Vangie” Arch Laney – obituary
Evangeline “Vangie” Arch Laney, 77, of Cherokee passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Kindergarten registration night
May 9 from 4-6pm at Cherokee Elementary School.
Wolftown Meet the Candidates event
May 16 from 4-6:30pm at the Wolftown Gym. Info: Mary Long 497-6515
WNCLC operating cattle pick-up
The Western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center (W.N.C.L.C.) in Canton, NC will be opening a cattle pick-up station at Governors Island. As part of a continued outreach program the W.N.C.L.C. is contracting with Glen Bradley, of Cherokee, to receive cattle every...
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