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Construction begins on new Cherokee County Clinic

Construction begins on new Cherokee County Clinic

After a brief delay, construction officially commenced in September on the new Cherokee County Clinic site, a satellite clinic of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) that will serve enrolled members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee County.

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EBCI becomes central donation, relief hub to support regional recovery efforts

EBCI becomes central donation, relief hub to support regional recovery efforts

In the aftermath of the recent devastation across western North Carolina, Cherokee, N.C. has emerged as a critical hub for recovery and re-supply operations. While the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was fortunate to avoid the storm’s most severe impacts, the tribe is now taking a leadership role in supporting neighboring communities through a coordinated relief initiative.

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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

 Qualla-Ween in Scare-okee: A month of spooky fun for the whole family

 Qualla-Ween in Scare-okee: A month of spooky fun for the whole family

This October, Cherokee invites you to celebrate Qualla-Ween in Scare-okee, a month-long series of family-friendly and spooky events. From haunted experiences rooted in Cherokee legends to kid-friendly crafts and trick-or-treating, this is a Halloween celebration like no other. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and fun throughout the month as Cherokee transforms into Scare-okee.

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

COMMENTARY: Supercharged storms, and what that means to you

COMMENTARY: Supercharged storms, and what that means to you

I’d like to start this article by sending my thoughts and prayers to any business or family affected by Hurricane Helene; it was truly devastating, and I wish only the best to those who were and still are. At this time, many of you might be asking, “Why did an inner city get hit so hard from a hurricane?”

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

OBITUARY: Malinda Ann Driver Mahan

Malinda Ann Driver Mahan, 70, of the Birdtown Community (originally from the Big Cove Community), went home to be with the lord on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, surrounded by family at Tsali Care Center.

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OBITUARY: Robert Phillip Haire

OBITUARY: Robert Phillip Haire

Robert Phillip Haire, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Phil was born May 1, 1936 in Caretta, W.V., to Herman and Pauline Jackson Haire. His family later moved to West Jefferson, N.C., where he grew up.

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