NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 25
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sylva man sentenced to 13 years for trafficking meth
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Frank Michael Lucas, 33, of Sylva, to 160 months in prison on drug trafficking charges on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Senates passes bill repealing “obsolete” Indian laws
A bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Tuesday, Nov. 19 that will repeal several “obsolete” laws and amend several others that pertain to Indian Country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dig into Reading Top Readers
The Qualla Boundary Public Library has named its two top readers in this summer’s Dig into Reading program. Alexandria Herndon was the top reader in the teen category with 8,741 minutes and Tia Panther was the top readers in the 12 and under category with 2,275...
Superintendent addresses staff
Student Opportunities: UNITY
A unique feature of our Native communities, and other communities like ours throughout Indian Country, is our connection to one another. This unity is more than just ethnicity, tribal affiliation, or even a spiritual one, it is also our ancestor’s collective historic...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of McKinley “Mac” Swimmer
The family of McKinley “Mac” Swimmer would like to thank everyone who came by to offer prayers, kind words, singing and food during Mac’s illness and passing. The family would like to give special thanks to our ministers: Merritt Youngdeer, Percy Cunningham and...
Thank you letter from the family of McAdoo Driver
The family of McAdoo Driver would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following: The Tsali Care Center for the wonderful care given to him and to us, to Dr. Granning and Rev. Bo Parris for being there for Mac, the Yellow Hill Baptist Church Choir and Wal...
Thank you from Flora Bradley
I would like to express my appreciation to the following people - Debbie Sexton, Carolyn Mintz, Wilbur Paul, Bea Smith and Wanda McCoy for all their volunteer hours. Especially during the time while I step back and tend to the health issues of my family. I am relying...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Travel League Basketball Schedule
November 19 – vs. Bethel 26 – vs. Jackson Co. December 3 – at Waynesville 10 – at Franklin 17 – at Canton January 7 – vs. Clyde 14 – at Jackson Co. 21 – vs. Waynesville 28 – vs. Franklin February 4 – at Hominy Valley 6 – Tournament starts at Cherokee and...
Smith, Tisho break records as Braves end season
Robbinsville edged Cherokee 17-14 on a cold, rainy night to end the Braves (3-8) season. But, the real story on Friday, Oct. 28 was the record-breaking seasons by QB Raymius Smith and his favorite target Greg Tisho.
Eight Cherokee Runners complete Marine Corps Marathon, six complete 10K
A summer and autumn of training culminated in eight Cherokee Runners completing the 36th Annual Marine Corps Marathon.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William Franklin Vickers Jr. – obituary
William Franklin Vickers Jr., 71 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) Wahnetah
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) Wahnetah, 75, of Cherokee, passed away in her home on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 following an extended illness.
Lois Rose Ball – obituary
Lois Rose Ball, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, and all her loved ones gone on before her on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Cash for ramps
EBCI Fairgrounds will buy 70 gallons of ramps for the Rainbows and Ramps Festival in March. EBCI tribal members are invited to sell your ramps on Monday, March 25 at 9am at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (enter at side door). There is a three-gallon...
Snowbird Health & Information Fair
March 26 from 10am – 2pm at the Snowbird Gym. This event is being hosted by Snowbird Community Health and the Snowbird Health Clinic. To reserve a table and chair or for information, contact Lisa Denzer (828) 479-3924, Jennifer Wachacha 554-6990 or Margie Wachacha...
Tee ball signups are underway
Tee ball signups are underway for ages 5-6. Registration forms are available at any gym. The deadline is Feb. 23. Info: Kool-Aid 497-0149 or Birdtown Gym 554-6890.
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