Miss Cherokee Report for the month of October

  By AMORIE GUNTER MISS CHEROKEE 2016-17   Siyo nigada, Hello everyone, my name is Amorie Gunter and I am the 21-year-old daughter of Frank and Angie Gunter, and we are the proud residents of the Birdtown Community.  I am your new 2016-2017 Miss Cherokee. On...

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...