NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief Sneed responds to Sen. Burr’s “mean-spirited” op-ed
Senator Richard Burr published an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer that attacks the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee people for opposing his Catawba off-reservation casino bill and his Lumbee recognition bill.
Oconaluftee Job Corps and others to remain open
Almost a month after federal officials announced that nine Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) were slated to close, that decision has been reversed.
EBCI one of first tribes to start AISES Chapter
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of the first tribes in the country to start an AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) Chapter.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU taps specialist in Native American aging issues for distinguished professorship
R. Turner Goins, a nationally known specialist in American Indian aging issues, is Western Carolina University’s first Ambassador Jeanette Hyde Distinguished Professor of Gerontological Social Work.
Cherokee High School beating the odds on graduation rate
American Indian students have the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. Cherokee High School is beating those odds.
Panther named Top Reader for week
Tia Panther (shown left) was named the top reader for the “Dig into Reading” Summer Reading Program for the week of June 17. “Don’t forget to bring in your reading logs to turn in your time,” said Robin Swayney, Qualla Boundary Public Library manager. “Be the top...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the family of Norman Leroy (Roy) Winchester
The family of Norman Leroy (Roy) Winchester would like to express their heart felt appreciation to the EMS, Dr. Sexton, and the nurses. Thank you to Dave and B who are always there for us and to Mike Crisp Funeral Home and staff for all their acts of kindness. Thank...
Thank you from Amy West
This year I ran for Teen Miss Cherokee and placed 1st Runner Up. This wouldn’t have been possible without God’s many Blessings and also without the help of my many supports. I would like to give a huge thank you to my mom and grandparents for supporting me in...
Appreciation letter from family and friends of Haze Lynn Ayen
The family and friends of Haze Lynn Ayen would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, donations, and good deeds after the tragic loss of our beloved Haze. We especially would like to thank the following people and organizations whose kind acts helped us...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fighters unite for fundraiser
Kickboxing and MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters are known for their punching and kicking, but a group of local fighters should also be known for their hearts.
Download an application for the Remember the Removal Ride
Sponsored by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the remember the removal ride is a three-week, 950-mile bicycle journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla. following the Northern Route of the trail of tears. Download an...
Charity Event (Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA)
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lena Smoker Martin – obituary
Lena Smoker Martin, 61, of Marble, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Murphy Medical Center.
Donna Kim Hawkins Cowling – obituary
Donna Kim Hawkins Cowling, 59, of Cherokee, was called to be with her heavenly father on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. She was born on April 20, 1956 to the late Leland Don Cowling and Dorothy Elaine (Tap) Moles. She was preceded in death by both parents; a...
Anthony “Tony” Edward Lossiah – obituary
Anthony “Tony” Edward Lossiah, 38, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Adult Softball League meetings
March 7, 18, 27 at 5pm at John A. Crowe Recreation Complex. This is for fast pitch, slow pitch, and co-ed. Anyone interested should attend one of the meetings.
Start Smart Baseball/Softball Program flyer
Jackson County Genealogical Society March program
March 14 at 7pm in the Community Room of the Historic Jackson County Courthouse in Sylva. Dr. Anne Rogers, WCU professor of anthropology, will speak on “The Structure of Traditional Cherokee Kinship (and why so many mountainfolk have Cherokee grandmothers”. This...
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