Gettin’ Wild: Hickory Nuts

By DR. DAVID COZZO RTCAR PROJECT DIRECTOR I once asked a fellow here in Cherokee why I did not see many hickory trees and he said, “You won’t see many above the road.” His point was hickory trees make the best firewood and a good tree would be cut for winter’s fuel....

Lily effort takes root at WCU

CULLOWHEE – An effort to re-establish a favorite local flower while at the same time growing a scholarship fund at Western Carolina University is off to a blooming start. Sales of Cullowhee lily bulbs and note cards, along with memberships into the Cullowhee Lily...

Tribal Council Results – Oct. 26

Tabled Ord. No. 360 – Amendments to Ord. No. 244 (12) as requested by NIGC – Passed No # given – Tribal Levy Ordinance – Withdrawn Res. No. 391 – Donation requests – Amended/Passed Budget Amendments: – Kituwah Academy – Hold – Cherokee Choices – Hold –...

Deceased EBCI tribal members list

Deceased Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Between April 1, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012 This is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate may be entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for...