Community News
Messages from the Drum: Tribal member launches web radio show
Beverly Bushyhead, MA, MPA, is combating the notion that Native Americans and First Nations people are extinct.
Cherokee students learn about human body, healthy lifestyle
In an effort to combat childhood obesity, Cherokee Elementary School and New Kituwah Academy students learned about the human body in an exhibit called Speedway to Healthy which was set up in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Sept. 5-6.
Jones-Bowman Fellows to launch social media campaign
For the first year of the community initiative, the 2018-19 fellows have developed a Social Media Campaign that will raise awareness about different issues affecting the Cherokee community.
WCU biologist: Quality of western North Carolina’s fall leaf season hinges on turn to normal weather pattern
If the warmer and wetter than normal conditions prevalent across western North Carolina over the summer continue into September, fall leaf colors in the mountains are likely to be muted, but a transition into a normal weather pattern would result in a brighter tapestry of hues across the region.
Frankiewicz named Miss Native American USA
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, was crowned the 2018-19 Miss Native American USA on the evening of Friday, Aug. 24 at a pageant in Tempe, Ariz.
Cherokee Boys Club elects new Board
The Cherokee Boys Club held an election on Thursday, Aug. 23 for its Board of Directors.
“Unto These Hills” closes for season, presents staff awards
The 2018 season of the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” closed on Saturday, Aug. 18.
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority commemorates Milestone
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently commemorated a milestone in destination marketing, celebrating the success of advertising and public relations efforts that totaled over one billion impressions.
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