NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI tribal lands designated a Purple Heart Community
The lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be designated as a Purple Heart Community thanks to the passage of a resolution submitted by the members of the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 and the Post 143 Ladies Auxiliary.
Tribal leaders discuss lack of workforce housing
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a lot of economic development projects and expansions in the works, but there is one problem looming on all of them – suitable housing for the workforce to man them. That issue was discussed during Tribal Council requests for time on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Swimmer charged with first degree murder
United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday, Dec. 6 that a federal grand jury sitting in Asheville has charged Shane McKinley Swimmer, 18, of Cherokee, with first degree murder in Indian Country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Schools names new child nutrition director
Recently employed as the child nutrition director at Cherokee Central Schools, Janette Hammett’s seek for challenge and a way to use her education finally became a reality. Jannette was born in Spartanburg, SC. She lived the majority of her childhood years in...
Sealant Fiesta coming to Cherokee Elementary
The “Sealant Fiesta” is coming to Cherokee Elementary School. During the week of March 18, third and fifth grade students at Cherokee Elementary school will have the opportunity to participate in the “Sealant Fiesta.” Dental sealants are applied to the chewing...
Assessments for Cherokee High School
The North Carolina End-of-Course Tests are used to sample a student’s knowledge of subject-related concepts as specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and to provide a global estimate of the student’s mastery of the material in a particular content area.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of Fran Larch
The family of Fran Larch would like to express a heartfelt thank you to those who took care of our daddy and those who were there for us. We want to first thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for salvation. We would like to thank the staff at Tsali Care Center,...
Thank you letter from the family of John Daniel Smith, Sr.
The family of John Daniel Smith, Sr. would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who called, prepared food, sent flowers, sang or simply kept us in your thoughts and prayers during our time of loss. We extend a special thank you to the Yellowhill Baptist...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Pick a corner
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I’m worried about my finances. I can’t keep track of monthly bills, and I never know how much I have in my bank account. I owe a lot on my credit cards and just can’t keep up. I make a good salary and have a per-capita payment that helps, but I’m...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Youth Wrestling sign-up information
Youth wrestling, ages 5 and up, is now taking registrations. The practices are Tuesday and Thursday at Birdtown Gym. Coaches include: T.W. Saunooke, Jack Walkingstick, Yona Sequoyah and Jessica McCoy. You may sign up at any of the Cherokee Recreation facilities. ...
Coach Pitch, Little League and Tee Ball sign-up information
The deadline for sign-ups will be Saturday, Feb. 18. All leagues are for boys and girls with the following age groups – Coach Pitch (7-8), Little League (9-10) and Little League (11-12). Sign-ups for Tee Ball will start May 1. There is no longer 3-4 year old Tee...
Former Cherokee player helps Milligan JV knock off UNC
CHAPEL HILL - The Milligan College JV men’s basketball team withstood a late rally to hold off the University of North Carolina’s JV basketball team as Milligan took a 79-77 victory over the Tar Heels on Sunday, Jan. 29. “I thought we competed hard, and I...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Brenda Lee (Swayney) Sluder – obituary
Brenda Lee (Swayney) Sluder, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2015 following a brief stay at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Marcella Wilnoty Saine – obituary
Marcella Wilnoty, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the St. Joseph’s Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville with her loving family at her side.
Catherine (Katie) Conseen Lambert – obituary
Catherine (Katie) Conseen Lambert, 76, born July 11, 1938, of the 3200 Acre Tract community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2015 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Yoga for every body
Have you ever wanted to try yoga but just haven’t had the time or known where to go? You’re in luck! Come to the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex Community Rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for a quick, lunchtime stretch and renew yoga class. The classes are geared...
Upcoming blood drives in Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel Blood Drive. April 4 from 10am – 2:30pm. Info: Janna Hyatt 497-8853 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and use keyword: HARRAHS. Cherokee Indian Hospital Blood Drive. April 10 from 10am – 2:30pm. Info: Doris Bonilla 497-9163 ext....
38th Annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation Pow Wow flyer
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