NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Committee in Cherokee developing outreach strategy for U.S. Census
The next census will take place next year, and the 2020 Census Cherokee Complete Count Committee is committing itself to an educational outreach strategy to make sure that everyone residing on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is counted.
Pendergraft pleads guilty in Pisgah Inn murder
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that Derek Shawn Pendergraft, 22, of Asheville, has pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated sexual abuse resulting in death. U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf accepted Pendergraft’s guilty plea in federal court in Asheville.
Snowbird HIP Housing named after Diamond Brown Jr.
Tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) packed into the Snowbird Community Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to honor the late Diamond Brown Jr.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: Your College Entrance Essay, the words that define you
You’ve heard it before from most English teachers in school; write a 1000 word essay of your choice. You begin to scramble for ideas, clever approaches, and interesting slants on the subject provided, but this time… the subject is YOU. Most colleges ask for these...
Region A Partnership for Childrens seeks nominations for Champions for Children Awards
The Region A Partnership for Children (RAPC) is celebrating 20 years of success with Smart Start this year! Smart Start is the nationally recognized, statewide early childhood initiative that creates, coordinates and mobilizes resources for children birth to five...
New Kituwah Perfect Attendance Students for August
The following students at New Kituwah Academy had perfect attendance for the month of August in the 3-4 year old classroom. (Photos courtesy of New Kituwah)
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from Margaret French
I would like to express my thanks to all who came to my aid during a recent illness/accident. First, I want to thank my Lord who is always watching over me. Thank you to my family, who is always there. Thank you to the EMS, Big Cove Fire Station, The Cherokee...
LETTER: We miss you Charles Edwin Lossiah
It’s been 16 years since we lost you, but we have never forgotten you. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you, your voice, and smile at the memories we shared. You left us sooner than any of us imagined – grandchildren and even great-grandchildren you never...
Thank you from the family of John “J.D.” Davis
The family of John “J.D.” Davis would like to thank you all for your prayers, food that was brought to our home, those who visited with us, calls, texts, love and support that you have given us during our time of loss. A special thank you to Rock Springs Church for...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Circuit training to be held at Birdtown
Beginning April 3 at the Birdtown Gym, circuit training will be offered from 5-6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instructor is Arlyce Smith Watkins. The classes will be similar in nature to her old classes she held at the Ginger Lynn Fitness Center. ...
One Feather poll result: Who do you think will win the NCAA Basketball Tournament?
Raw votes = 47 UNC 19 Duke 7 Kentucky 13 Syracuse 0 Michigan State 1 Missouri 0 Kansas 5 other 2 Final Four pairings: Kentucky vs. Louisville, Saturday, March 31 at 6:09pm Ohio State v. Kansas, Saturday, March 31 at 8:49pm National Championship game, Monday, April 2...
Adult softball meeting
Adult slowpitch and fastpitch meeting. March 28 at 5pm at the John A. Crowe Complex. Info: Donald "Kool-Aid" Queen 497-0149
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Bobby Joe Lanning – obituary
Bobby Joe Lanning, 65, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home.
Peanut Edwin French – obituary
Peanut Edwin French, 64, of the Big Cove community went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 19, 2016.
Sharon (Nanny) Ivey – obituary
Sharon (Nanny) Ivey, 65, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
One-year anniversary celebration of Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church
April 14 at 11am. Speaker will be Bro. Tommy Fuquay, and there will be a special singing and fellowship after the service. Pastor Donald Ensley invites everyone.
Girl Scout Spring Break meeting
April 11 at 12pm at the Deep Creek Picnic Pavillion. Complementary Girl Scout membership available through a gift from the Swain County Community Foundation. Girls K-1, Daisies. Pack a sack lunch. Fun, games and more. Parents welcome or you can drop off. Info:...
Reba McEntire to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Her career has produced over 56 million in worldwide album sales; 63 Top 10 hits; the #1 TV sitcom for SIX consecutive years on TWO networks; successful Clothing, Footwear and Home Collections and a stint on Broadway that garnered a Drama Critics Award. Reba is also...
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