NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
North Carolina schools, Cherokee Central Schools to close for two weeks due to coronavirus
Following nationwide closings and cancellations of events due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order this afternoon, Saturday, March 14, that all North Carolina public schools will close to students on Monday, March 16 for a period of at least two weeks.
Cherokee Indian Hospital increases screening; continues preparation
If you drive up to the Cherokee Indian Hospital and see tents outside of the entrances, don’t be alarmed.
N.C. Courts move court cases due to Coronavirus
Late Friday morning, Friday, March 13, North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley ordered that most district and superior court cases be continued for at least 30 days starting on Monday, March 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Shapiro Scholarship will benefit WCU students specializing in fluency disorders
A new scholarship at Western Carolina University will provide financial assistance to outstanding graduate students who want to specialize in helping children and adults overcome disorders of speech fluency such as stuttering, cluttering and acquired forms of speech disruption.
Harrah’s Cherokee showcases careers for students
Where can a high school student play with a mixing board, get a message, indulge in free smoothies and cupcakes, and learn about exciting career paths they never thought possible? The answer is easy – at the 2nd Annual Junior-Senior Showcase held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Wednesday, March 19.
Cherokee, Franklin combine to form Superband
Cherokee and Franklin High Schools combined forces to blow audiences away with their big sound at the annual Superband Concert at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, March 13. Students practice independently at their school starting in January,...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Cancer Support Group says thanks
Since our beginning in October 1998, we have rejoiced in great and small victories, with gladness and with sorrow. Cancer does not discriminate. Every race is affected and the need for support is great. The struggles are not only from chemotherapy, radiation and...
EDITORIAL: Buy local
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Cherokee. There are hundreds of businesses, many owned by EBCI tribal members. In the excitement of the tourist season, we sometimes forget that our business owners and commercial property owners are year-round residents and neighbors who depend on retail sales all year long.
THANK YOU: Family offers thanks in time of loss
I would like to take this time to thank all of those who helped my husband at the time of his death. There are no words to explain the loss that we are going through, but I know my husband is with the King! Praise God! There are so many people to thank, and I honestly...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member on NM State Champ team
Meona Feather (center in black shirt), an EBCI tribal member, is a member of the Kirtland Central High School team that won the Girls 4A New Mexico State Basketball Championship on Friday, March 9. Kirtland Central defeated Roswell 42-41 to take the title. ...
Cherokee players receive post-season honors
As a result of the team’s successes, several Cherokee players have been given post-season honors.
Lady Braves season comes to an end in Greensboro
By SHAWN CROWE The 2011-2012 Cherokee High School Lady Braves Basketball team’s (25-6) season came to an end at the hands of six-time defending state champions, the Bishop McGinness Villains (26-5). It took an overtime session to decide who would go to Chapel...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Margie Crisp Howard – obituary
Margie Crisp Howard, 57, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.
Jeremiah Littlejohn Jr. – obituary
Jeremiah Littlejohn Jr., 43 of 27 Tsali Crossing Rd. in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.
Harry M. Cooper – obituary
Harry M. Cooper, 87, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Relay for Life of Cherokee kickoff rally
Non-partisan voter registration at Cherokee Fairgrounds
Community volunteers are doing non-partisan voter registration for county, state and national elections on Saturday, March 30 from 9am – 2:30pm at the Rainbows and Ramps Festival. All EBCI tribal members and North Carolina residents are urged to register to vote if...
EBCI Tribal Health Survey flyer
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