NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Housing Division expanding services to surrounding counties
The Down Payment Assistance Program and Rate Buy-Down Program will now be available to enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) living in the surrounding counties.
Principal Chief’s report for Friday, May 3
There is a great deal of responsibility that is associated with the position of Principal Chief.
Election Board certifies Bradley; Crowe still not certified
Two of the three candidates for offices within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were previously not certified have been certified to be put on the ballot for June’s Primary Election.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Wolfe wins New Kituwah raffle
The New Kituwah Parent Association sold raffle tickets on a 16GB IPod Touch that was donated by the Cherokee Indian Police Dept. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go toward Christmas gifts for the students. The drawing was held on Friday, Nov. 16. The...
Tribal member to perform in Macy’s parade
Swain Varsity Cheerleaders Ashton Turbyfill and Amorie Gunter, an EBCI tribal member, traveled to New York City on Saturday, Nov. 17 to begin practice for their performance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They were given this opportunity to perform with other...
Meet the new Teen Miss Cherokee
On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Teen Miss Cherokee Pageant was held at the 100th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair. There were six contestants running for this royalty including: Bradley Welch and Taylor Wilnoty from Cherokee High School; Whitney West from Cherokee Middle School;...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the family of John Allen Smith
We, the family of John Allen Smith, would like to say thank you to the Swain County EMT’s, Swain County ER staff, VFW Post 8013, USMC Honor Guard, Wolfetown Free Labor, Wrights Creek Baptist Church, Brother Dan Lambert, Chaplain Lewis Hardin, Big Y Community, Pall...
Thank you from the family of Beth Owle
The family of Beth Owle would like to express our appreciation for the prayers, visits, phone calls and words of comfort given when she was sick. To our families and friends, thank you for being there; your support meant so much. A special thank you to Pastor Greg...
Thank you from the family of Charlie Smith
There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for all the love we have been shown during the illness and passing of our beloved husband, daddy, and Papaw Charlie. There are some people we want to say a special thank you to. The doctors and nurses at...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Forfeits cost CMS Braves against Robbinsville
In a common theme for Cherokee’s wrestling team this season, forfeits cost the Middle School Braves against Robbinsville Middle School on Friday, Jan. 28.
Braves QB signs with Carson-Newman
The Carson-Newman Eagles will have a Brave on their roster next season. Jesse Blanton, who played quarterback and defensive back for Cherokee this past season, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2 to play football at the school.
Braves 8-6 overall, 5-4 in conf.
The Cherokee Braves are 8-6 overall and 5-4 in the Smoky Mountain Conference as of Jan. 28.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Gary L. Sequoyah Sr. – obituary
Gary L. Sequoyah Sr., 55, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.
Allen Ray Butler – obituary
Allen Ray Butler, 64, of the Wolfetown Community passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at his residence. Born in Washington Parish, La., he was the son of the late Dorothy Butler. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Alice Faye Butler. He is survived by his...
Charles Richard Ollis – obituary
Charles Richard Ollis, 72, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
“Indian Kar” competition
The “Indian Kar” competition for this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2. The car must be driven in the parade and judging will take place in front of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds immediately following the parade. Info: Cherokee Welcome...
Georgia historian to deliver talk at WCU
A historian and author from the University of Georgia who specializes in Native American history will visit Western Carolina University to deliver a public talk Thursday, Sept. 27.
Post 143 to kickoff Dega Days event
ASHEBORO - This year’s Montagnard Memorial Event “Dega Days” kicks off at the New Central Highlands near Asheboro on Saturday, Sept. 22 with an Opening Flag Ceremony presented by the American Legion, Steve Youngdeer Post 143 Color Guard. So why would an American...
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