Former Chief Hicks appointed to TFA Board

  TFA Capital Partners, Inc. announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25 the appointment of former Principal Chief Michell Hicks to its Tribal Board of Advisors. The Board comprises tribal leaders who are national proponents of tribal economic sovereignty and tribal...

Local royalty visits with Chief Lambert

Kaneya Jade Simpson, an EBCI tribal member, recently competed in the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant in Asheville where she won awards for: Best Halloween Costume – Tiara, Best Personality, Top Model Look, Prettiest Smile, Prettiest Eyes, Prettiest Hair, Best Attire, and...

Frell Owl Award nominations sought

  The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Frell Owl Award.  Nominees should be those who have significantly contributed to the welfare of Cherokee children and families in ways other than those required by their...

“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run coming

  The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.  This will be the fifteenth year that the Rodders have brought hundreds of the South’s fantastic classic cars and...

UNC Scholarship named after Henry Owl

  CHAPEL HILL – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named existing grants and fellowships to honor courageous people who represent important “firsts” in the University’s history. The need-based, undergraduate awards and graduate fellowships will...

WNC Leadership Initiative holds graduation

  The Western North Carolina Leadership Initiative (WNCLI) recently held graduation ceremonies for participants of the 2016 Right Path and Coulter Regional leadership programs. Juanita Wilson, director, explained that both programs provide leadership development...