NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Qualla Boundary Civil Preparedness meeting held
The local Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting was held at the Shawn Blanton EOC Building on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The meeting was conducted by Mollie Grant, from EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Emergency Services, and Yona Wade, EBCI interim director of training and development.
Tribe’s cannabis dispensary set to open on 4/20
The first cannabis dispensary in the State of North Carolina will open next month in Cherokee, N.C. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC, an entity of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will open on Saturday, April 20 (4/20).
Chief’s Report: Driving change – EBCI’s advocacy push in legislation
During the past week, I had the privilege to journey to Raleigh, N.C. alongside my staff, Tribal Council Chairman, and Tribal Council members. Our goal was to engage with North Carolina legislators, sharing insights and priorities of our new administration and outlining the future stance of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on critical issues.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman participant travels to Arizona
Levi West, a recipient of the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program, recently traveled to Arizona to attend his graduation ceremony.
2021 Reservation Wide Christmas Lighting Contest winners
The EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Development Department, in partnership with the EBCI Commerce Department, hosted the 2021 Reservation Wide Christmas Lighting Contest.
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle capitalizing on momentum
Fresh off winning the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary award, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle looks to build on her success.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tsali Manor Seniors thankful after bus scare
On the evening of Dec. 8, 2022, Tsali Manor Senior Citizens were on their annual Christmas outing to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are we ready yet?
In Psalm 91, we are to submit to God, submit to the Lord yield to Him, draw nigh (draw closer to Him), honor Him and He will honor the one honoring Him, cleanse the heart, purify the heart. As it tells us in Psalm 91, it is in the secret place, that His secrets are revealed.
COMMENTARY: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
In looking at our candidates for elected office, the thought of those lucky pieces and marriage popped into my head. In many ways, our elections are about who we will be married to for the next two to four years.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
ON THE SIDELINES: Boxing is a great sport for Indian Country
Years ago, Cherokee had a boxing club. This sport, always popular in Indian Country, is growing rapidly in tribes all across the country.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves take second in conference, poised for post-season
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-4) defeated the Highlands Lady Highlanders 80-48 in the last regular season game of the year on Monday, Feb. 11 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv
Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv, age 23, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at Solace Care Partners Hospice in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, March 31, 2023 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jessica Myraah McCoy
Jessica Myraah McCoy, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She is the daughter of Sam and Tonya Crowe.
OBITUARY: Lucille Walker Radford
Lucille Walker Radford, 101, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1921 in Swain County to the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker. She attended Bryson City Church of God.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Museum to present Cherokee Pottery talk on International Archaeology Day
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will present “Cherokee Pottery: Three Thousand Years of Cherokee Science” on Friday, Oct. 17 at 2 pm.
Benefit Bingo
Benefit Bingo. Oct. 18 at 6pm at the Big Cove Community Recreation Center. This is for for Ollie Owle and Adam Montelongo’s travel to Asheville for Baby in NICU. Concession with hamburgers, hotdogs and soft drinks. Info: Brenda 736-6144
WCU community coming together to celebrate Homecoming with events Oct. 23-26
The Western Carolina University community will come together to celebrate Homecoming 2014 over a four-day period – Thursday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 26 – with events that include a professional step show performance, golf tournament, parade through downtown Sylva and football game versus The Citadel.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chattanooga: “we are still here”
Artist Jeff Marley recently visited Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., to create an installation of his signs. “Creating this installation is part of acknowledging our history and culture, while simultaneously reasserting our presence,” Marley said. ...
KPEP holds Writers Workshop
During the week of June 26-29, a diverse group of creative minds from as far away as Cape Town, South Africa, and Spartanburg, South Carolina gathered with local artists and writers for the 2012 KPEP Writers Workshop. Attendees included teachers, college...
Harrah’s Cherokee hosts Dine-Around
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel hosted a Dine-Around on Tuesday, July 2, a media event for various media sources from around the Southeast. This first time ever event highlighted diverse samplings of top culinary selections from each menu of five of its...
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