OBITUARY: Raymond Teesatuskie

OBITUARY: Raymond Teesatuskie

  Raymond Teesatuskie, age 74, of the Yellowhill Community, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Raymond is preceded in death by his father, Jonah Teesatuskie; his mother, Estella Arch Teesatuskie; brothers, David Arch, Richard Teesatuskie, and Reuben Teesatuskie;...
Rangers respond to Little River fatality 

Rangers respond to Little River fatality 

   Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a body in Little River approximately 1-mile west of Metcalf Bottoms at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Rangers, along with Gatlinburg EMS/Fire discovered the body of Charles Queen, age...
Maples makes All-State Honor Band

Maples makes All-State Honor Band

  Avery Maples, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior at Swain County High School has placed in the top five clarinet spots for the North Carolina All-State Honor Band.  Band students across the state audition within their district for a...
Tabled Ordinances for May Tribal Council

Tabled Ordinances for May Tribal Council

  The following ordinances, provided by the TOP Office, were deemed read and tabled during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, May 5: Tabled Ord. 263 (2022) Tabled Ord. 264 (2022) Tabled Ord. 265 (2022)