NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
2023 EBCI Census results are here
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) heard the results of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2023 census at the Wednesday, June 5 Reports to Council.
Man sentenced for possession of a firearm during an assault on Parkway
A Whittier, N.C. man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm during an assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Representative Crowe convicted of misdemeanor in Jan. 6, 2023 incident
Wayohi (Wolftown) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) Rep. Bo Crowe was convicted of misdemeanor aggravated reckless endangerment in Tribal Court, receiving 1-year probation with a $250 fine on June 4. He was also required to pay court and probation supervision costs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park invites visitors to “We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga” Storybook Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to experience the “We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga” Storybook Trail on Saturday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Nov. 4 on the Oconaluftee River Trail near Cherokee, N.C.
2022 Cherokee Indian Fair Qualla Arts & Crafts winners
PHOTO ALBUM: Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall Following are the winners in the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. contests at the 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair: Adult Division Adult Best of Show: Gabriel Crow Traditional Pottery (3 pieces): 1st – Merina Swimmer...
Dracula returns to Cherokee
“Last year we built it, and I feel like this year we’re crafting it,” said Bailey Frankenberg, who plays Lucy Westerna in “Dracula: The Failings of Men”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Which public is the public?
We need to figure out, as a tribe, how we want to disseminate information to our community. As you know, there is an incredible amount of information that is relevant to our community discussed in the Tribal Council sessions.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification
Opening my bible, I flip it and it just goes right where it’s supposed to. I don’t know how many times it opens to the right chapter and the right verse and just falls open in my hand.
COMMENTARY: The Cherokee people should say no to pot
Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves show immense heart in loss to Swain
Cherokee fought hard in a 41-0 loss at Swain High School on the night of Friday, Sept. 27.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams participate in Carney Classic
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Carney Classic Invitational, hosted by Hayesville High School at the Lake Chatuge Course, on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 26.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams participate in Hiwassee Dam Meet
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Hiwassee Dam Cross Country Meet, held at the Murphy XC Course in Murphy, on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alyson L. Penland
Alyson L. Penland, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at her residence in South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late William Penland Jr. and Sharon Sequoyah.
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Fourkiller
Patricia Marie Fourkiller, 82 years old of Stilwell, Fairfield Community, Okla., has passed into the gracious care of the lord on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
OBITUARY: Samuel “Sam” L. Thompson
Samuel “Sam” L. Thompson, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host meeting on firewood pests
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are hosting public meetings to provide information about firewood pests and forest threats. Meetings will be held on Monday, Dec. 8 from 5-6p.m. at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Administrative Building near...
The Cherokee Fitness Complex Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Cherokee Fitness Complex will be open on the following days as listed below: 11/26/14 5:00am-4:00pm (weather permitting) 11/29/14 9:00am-2:00pm If you have any questions please call (828)-554-6494.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Circuit Event
Two seats to the WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit National Championship are up for grabs as Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host a Circuit Event from Nov. 27 – Dec. 8.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Student work featured at CHS Art Show
Cherokee High School hosted its annual student art show on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show, which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork, ran until the next day.
Trace Adkins coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the 15 years since his platinum debut, Trace Adkins has released 10 studio albums, three greatest hits packages and 30 chart singles. He has racked up four Grammy nominations along with five ACM and CMT awards. With these accolades, along with record sales in the...
Goshorn wins awards at Trail of Tears Art Show
EBCI tribal member Shan Goshorn, of Tulsa, Okla., won two awards at the 42nd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center. She took first place in the Basketry category for her work entitled “Preparing for the Fall”, and she won...
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