NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Hemp feasibility study presented to Council
After several years of talking about cannabis, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one step closer to entering the multi-billion dollar industry. A feasibility study was commissioned by the Tribe in February and its findings were presented to Tribal Council on the morning of Wednesday, July 10. No decisions were made concerning the study or its findings; only a report was given.
Unidentified human remains found in Park
Searchers in Great Smoky Mountain National Park found the remains of an unidentified human body after being notified of the remains by an off-trail hiker.
Not So Rough Branch
Work to revitalize Rough Branch Road has been ongoing for about two years. The project was finally completed last month.
Qualla Open Air Indian Art Market
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU round table panelists discuss role of education in WNC economic development
The significant role that Western North Carolina’s institutions of higher education play in making the region an attractive place for business and industry was a common thread of conversation at a round table discussion about the health of the WNC economy held Wednesday, April 17, at Western Carolina University.
New Kituwah parents hold raffle
The New Kituwah Parent Association (NKPA) recently held a raffle on two gift cards. One was a $250 Wal-Mart Card and the other was a $250 Gas Card. The drawing was held on Monday, April 22 and the winners were Curtis Arneach and Janet Arch. “Congratulations!,” NKPA...
New Kituwah celebrates nine years
The New Kituwah Academy observed its ninth anniversary on Friday, April 19 with a program called “Celebrating 9 Years Speaking the Language” for students, faculty, parents and community members. The program consisted of a series of speakers from various programs followed by a presentation in the Cherokee language by the children.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Lender of Last Resort
Dear Dr. Per Cap: What about those credit card offers you get when you are at a department store? The ones that promise a discount on your purchase? Is there a trick to them? Someone told me they affect your credit score. ~ Signed, Wondering Dear Wondering: “Apply...
Thank you letter from Kristina Hyatt
I would like to take this time to thank everyone that helped me to raise money to cover the costs of my summer session in the Dental Hygiene program at A-B Tech. A special thanks to my mom and dad for helping me get everything together and being such a blessing in my...
LETTER: Honoring our fallen heroes on Memorial Day 2013
By L.H. Harding The purpose of Memorial Day is a noble one, to honor America’s fallen. Those freedoms that we sometimes take for granted, are reminders of their ultimate sacrifice and of our debt to them, a debt that we can never repay. It’s hard to complain about...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kanott wins by Unanimous Decision
James Kanott, an EBCI tribal member, fought and won his first Amateur Mixed Martials Arts fight at the Warriors Challenge held in Lancaster, Pa. on Friday, June 3.
9th Annual Trail of Tears Walk
June 25 at 8am. The 7.25 mile run or walk will go from Tatum Gap to the Junaluska Museum in Robbinsville. Be at the Museum promptly at 8am to catch a shuttle to the start at Tatum Gap. Cost is $25 and includes a commemorative medallion, light lunch and...
Snowbird Bike Rodeo
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Percival Mika Allison – obituary
Percival Mika Allison, 8 months, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Timothy Hill – obituary
Timothy Hill, 35, of the Big Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
William Kenneth Haigler – obituary
William Kenneth Haigler, the son of Thomas J. and Rosemarie Wilde Haigler, born Aug. 25, 1958, passed away on June 3, 2015, with friends and family present.
HAPPENINGS
Holidays on the Hardwood tournament schedule
Holidays on the Hardwood tournament schedule
Christmas Services at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Cherokee
Annual service of lessons and carols. Dec. 23 at 9:30am. The service will also include a celebration of the Holy Communion. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Hall. Traditional Christmas Eve Holy Communion Service. Dec. 24 at 5pm. Everyone is...
Cherokee Healing & Wellness Coalition meeting
Jan. 8 at 11:30am at the Living Waters Church off of Goose Creek Road in the Birdtown Community. Bring your own lunch and contribute some of your time and ideas toward community healing. Info: www.cherokeehealingcoalition.org
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