NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU Health building reopens after state, local officials deem it safe to return to normal operations
Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building reopened Monday, Feb. 10 after county, state and university officials found no public health or safety issues at the building in the wake of a potential hazardous materials incident that resulted in its evacuation.
Council makes change to Beloved Women Committee
The Beloved Women Committee was established by Tribal Council in April 2018 to develop guidelines and procedures for the selection of Beloved Men and Women among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Council approves food trucks on tribal lands officially
Food trucks have operated on a limited basis in Cherokee for awhile now, but an ordinance change to the Cherokee Code paves the way for more and codifies the practice in tribal law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: Planning for the unexpected
Life seems to be full of the unexpected; these unplanned for events can sometimes be good, and sometimes not so good. Going off to college seems to be filled with such “surprises”. It’s always best if you know what might be coming so that you can plan ahead if...
Cherokee student at College of Menominee Nation receives $1,500 Adolf Van Pelt Scholarship Award
EBCI tribal member and College of Menominee Nation sophomore Nakoa Chiltoskie, from Cherokee, is the recipient of an Adolf Van Pelt Scholarship in the amount of $1,500.
Intertribal Timber Council Scholarship
The Intertribal Timber Council is offering $2,500 scholarships for college students and graduating high school students. The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a high education in Natural Resources. ...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: An open appeal to all drug abuse enablers
This letter is an open appeal to all of those who, like me, are contributing to the utter destruction of a generation of young people who seem determined to self-destruct by shooting poison into their veins. They come to us feigning hardships, even hunger, and we are...
EDITORIAL: Where the pet meets the road
I am a regular traveler on the Soco Road/US Hwy 19. It is a beautiful area filled with greenery, flowers and scenic vistas.
LETTER: Thankful for article on Col. Thomas
Editor: Hello. I recently came across your article "Descendants of Civil War soldiers remember William Holland Thomas". That was a very good article. Being a great- great grandson of William Holland Thomas, I was glad to see he had been recognized by the local Camp...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
French wins two golds at grappling tournament
CHS Wrestling Results: Cherokee 66 Andrews 0
Friday, Jan. 27 Cherokee 66 Andrews 0 113lb. – Matthew Lee (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Austin Padilla (Ch) won by forfeit 126lb. – Levi Swearengin (Ch) pinned Aaron Eller (A) at 1:34 132lb. – Jaron Bradley (Ch) won by forfeit 138lb. – Cain Oocumma (Ch) won by forfeit...
CHS Wrestling Results – Jan. 21
Saturday, Jan. 21 James Orr Invitational Tournament in Robbinsville Team Results: 1st – West Wilkes, 2nd – Robbinsville, 3rd – Pisgah, 6th – Cherokee 120lb. – Austin Padilla, 4th place - lost decision (8-7) to Ryan Dockery (Murphy) - pinned Bruce Kemper...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carroll “Pwe” Crowe – obituary
Carroll “Pwe” Crowe, 63, of Cherokee and the Big Y community went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 10, 2016 at his residence.
Tommy Littlejohn – obituary
Tommy Littlejohn, 82, of Cherokee passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Mary Ella Squirrell Lambert – obituary
Mary Ella Squirrell Lambert, 70, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Tsali Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
Rainbow and Ramps Festival
March 30 from 10am – 2:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Meals are $10 and include fried trout, ramps and other vegetables. There will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks. Entertainment includes: Yellowhill Choir, Antioch Singers, J. Creek Cloggers, Ross...
Cherokee bat box giveaway
Bats play a critical role in the natural world and deserve our respect and protection. Each of these winged eating machines can consume up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in just one hour. There are many things you can do to help bat populations including reporting...
Nantahala School for the Arts Open House
March 7 from 4-7pm at SCC’s Swain Center in Bryson City. The studios will be open, with faculty and staff available for tours or to answer questions. The Nantahala School for the Arts offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree as well as Heritage Arts certificate...
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