NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ray Kinsland remembered at funeral service
His coffin draped with the flag of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the Tribe and community that he loved and served for over six decades – Ray Kinsland was remembered at his funeral service on Monday, June 17.
Voter turn-out for EBCI Primary almost 39 percent
Almost 39 percent (38.97 percent) of registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) cast a ballot in the Primary Election held Thursday, June 6.
Constitution Resolution withdrawn at June Council
June 13 marked the date of another Tribal Council session with no real answers for a proposed Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CES, CMS hold Poetry and Essay Competitions
As part of Native Heritage Month, the Cherokee Elementary and Cherokee Middle Schools held Poetry and Essay competitions. This year’s theme was "Cherokee in the 21st Century." Elementary School winners are: 3rd Grade 1st Place: Isabel Lambert 2nd Place: Jackson...
National Honor Society coming to Cherokee Elementary
Something brand new is coming to Cherokee Elementary School. Fourth and fifth graders will soon have the opportunity to be a part of the National Elementary Honor Society starting in January 2013. The purpose of this organization is to promote and recognize...
CHS honors Cherokee Elders
Cherokee High School invited five elders to participate in a special ceremony and dinner for Honor the Elders Day held on Friday, Dec. 7. Mrs. Pinnix and the planning committee worked tireless to organize the ceremony, dinner, and other arrangements to insure these...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Veteran offers special thanks
I want to offer my sincere gratitude and thanks to family and friends for the support they’ve given my family over the last two years after our return home after 24 years in the military. We’ve recently moved to Pittsburgh, Penn. to be near the University of...
Farewell to our warrior in pink
Betty Dupree, eighty-three-years-old went home to rest Oct. 18, 2012. For weeks she’d say, “I’m getting tired now.” At the eve of her passing she was actively involved with the Cherokee Cancer Support Group with she helped to start in July 1998. She alone with four...
Thank you for making Trick-or-Treat Night a success
Healthy Cherokee staff would like to thank everyone who made the event a success; the programs, business owners, and the community! There were a total of 2,136 trick-or-treaters! Programs/Businesses: Granny’s Kitchen, EBCI Information Technology, EBCI Transfer...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Introducing the Cherokee Community Wellness Team
The Cherokee Community Wellness Team (CCWT) was initiated to give community members a role in making Cherokee a healthier place to live, work, and play.
Cherokee Runners participate in Hot Chocolate 10K
Cherokee Runners column by Gerri Grady
WRESTLING: Andrews edges Braves 35-33
The Wildcats edged the Braves 35-33 on Friday, Jan. 21 on the back of a controversial forfeit by Cherokee.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christopher Taylor (Skeeter) Sneed – obituary
Christophor Taylor (Skeeter) Sneed, 28, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2014 at the Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva.
Starlene Elizabeth (Swayney) Balderas – obituary
Starlene Elizabeth (Swayney) Balderas, 42, of 37 River Park Rd., Cullowhee, and a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at the Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva.
Rosemary (Walkingstick) Cucumber – obituary
Rosemary (Walkingstick) Cucumber, 55, of 22 Medicine Woman Rd. in Cherokee passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27 following a brief illness at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Artists, craftspeople, food vendors wanted for 7th Annual Southeast Tribes Festival
The Seventh Annual Southeast Tribes Festival will take place Sept. 14 and 15 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The festival welcomes all the original tribes of the Southeast. All participants must be enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, and their work...
Two worthy causes, one day, one place
Two health events are scheduled at Cherokee High School on Thursday, Aug. 30 that will benefit those in need. The school will play host to a blood drive and a bone marrow registry drive from 8:30am – 7:30pm in the auxillary gym.
Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting set for Sept. 4
Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting. Sept. 4 from 11:30am – 1:30pm at the Living Waters Lutheran Church just off of Goose Creek Rd. on Locust Rd. The group will address community issues through their mission statement: We are “committed to enhancing the lives of...
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