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TABCC donates to school, soccer team
The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) donated $250,000 to the Cherokee Central Schools on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Shown (left-right) front holding check are Jody Bradley, TABCC member,...
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CHS students attend Youth Summit at USET
Madison Long debates the reason why the federal government should amend the Stafford Act to allow federally recognized tribes to seek disaster assistance from the President as Chairwoman Terri Henry...
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Tribal members among those earning GED® diplomas from SCC
SYLVA – Wearing her cap and gown for Southwestern Community College’s GED® graduation ceremony, Tonya Hensley, an EBCI tribal member, grinned nervously while recalling the moment she decided to turn...
View ArticleCherokee students make president’s, dean’s lists at SCC
SYLVA – Six students from Cherokee made the president’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College, and five others were named to the dean’s list. President’s list honorees earned a...
View ArticleSix from Qualla Boundary graduate from SCC
SYLVA – At the conclusion of the fall semester, 143 Southwestern Community College students – including six from the Qualla Boundary – earned their associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates. The...
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Four from Qualla Boundary inducted into SCC’s new leadership society
SYLVA – Surrounded by roughly 200 friends, family and supporters, 67 Southwestern Community College students – including four Qualla Boundary residents – became the first group inducted into...
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New Kituwah students learn about money, banking
By HOPE HUSKEY THE SEQUOYAH FUND For the past four months, students at New Kituwah Academy have been bringing money to school to deposit into their savings accounts, but they recently got a behind...
View ArticleCherokee Central Schools revised calendar
March 7 – early release at 11:30am March 14 – early release (PD) at 11:30pm March 28 – early release, Sacred Path, 11:30am March 31 – April 4 – Spring Vacation April 18 – early release, Good Friday,...
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Gospel singing fundraiser held at CCS
Crowds were small, but spirits were high at the gospel singing fundraiser concert at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, March 8. This year’s concert brought in less than $50 for...
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A legacy of generosity continues
Douglas Mantooth dedicated many years of service to the Cherokee High School Student Assistance Program, and he continues to serve after his death in December 2013. As part of the funeral arrangements...
View ArticleBushyhead receives Language Scholarship
Hana Bushyhead , an EBCI tribal member, has received the Critical Language Scholarship, one of the most competitive scholarships in the country with an acceptance rate of just 10 percent. She will...
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Saunooke named to the NCSBA Board of Directors
TW Saunooke, Yellowhill School Board Rep., has been elected to the North Carolina School Board Association (NCSBA) Board of Directors for a two-year term. This election was held in Greensboro in...
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Cherokee, Franklin combine to form Superband
CHS band director Kurt Hotelling (standing left) conducts the Superband at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, March 13. (CCS photo) Cherokee and Franklin High Schools combined...
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Harrah’s Cherokee showcases careers for students
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Where can a high school student play with a mixing board, get a message, indulge in free smoothies and cupcakes, and learn about exciting career paths they never...
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Shapiro Scholarship will benefit WCU students specializing in fluency disorders
By CHRISTY MARTIN WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV. CULLOWHEE – A new scholarship at Western Carolina University will provide financial assistance to outstanding graduate students who want to specialize in...
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Snowbird Youth Center members meet Jordan
Members of the Snowbird Youth Center, under the supervision of director Wanda Blythe, attended a Charlotte Bobcats game on Saturday, March 22. While there, they got to meet a special guest…Jordan!!...
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Former NBA stars talk about basketball, life
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Two former NBA stars spoke to several hundred young basketball players at the Charles George Arena on the night of Saturday, March 29. Reggie Johnson and Dale...
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Cherokee Youth Center involved in record-breaking attempt
By AMBLE SMOKER ONE FEATHER STAFF The Cherokee Youth Center, in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of America and Major League Baseball, attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Records...
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