NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Flint Gap Fire determined to be caused by lightning
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire officials and fire investigators have determined that the Flint Gap Fire was started by lightning from a recent summer storm.
Additional resources arrive for Flint Gap Fire
Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues initial attack efforts on the Flint Gap Fire. Two suppression modules are assisting with initial attack today, Thursday, Aug. 29. An additional module will arrive tomorrow.
UKB assumes Purchased and Referred Care (Contract Health) Program from IHS under historic 638 Agreement.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has reached a historic agreement with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) that the UKB will use to establish the UKB Tribal Health System.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Theme selected for Cherokee Indian Fair
The winner of this year’s fair theme was Jeannie Burgess, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of the Wolftown Community. Her entry was “Say it in Cherokee ‘Hniwi Tsalagi’”.
Tribal member shows art in Brooklyn
Isabella Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting with a minor in philosophy from the Pratt Institute, participated recently in the university’s art show entitled “XO”. (Photo courtesy of Saunooke family)
Tribal member named to Alaska’s Top Forty Under 40
The Top Forty Under 40 list of young executives in Alaska was announced recently by the Alaska Journal of Commerce and the Anchorage Daily News, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made the cut.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The pecking order
Did you know that the Qualla Boundary is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail? Back in 2007, a North Carolina non-profit organization began an effort to help identify and publicize public viewing areas for birdwatching.
COMMENTARY: The significance of signs
The tribal government is juggling several balls, projects of both commerce and community service that keep staffing at the forefront of the Tribe’s critical need list. Signs of the need for additional focus are obvious.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Faith is what is always needed…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 5:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Jonah 1. “Father, we thank you for this time together, today. We pray You’d allow the Word of God...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams compete in Hendersonville, Murphy
The Cherokee High School cross country team competed in the WNC Cross Country Carnival in Hendersonville on Saturday, Aug. 25, and the CMS team competed in the Valley River Mudder in Murphy on the same day.
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports provide moments in time
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of watching the Cherokee Braves hoist the Battles of the Nations trophy – a feat they’ve accomplished three consecutive years.
FOOTBALL: Braves win third straight Battle of the Nations
For the third straight year, Cherokee (1-1) defeated Choctaw Central (0-2) and got to hoist the Battle of the Nations trophy in victory.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Darlene Lossiah
Darlene Lossiah, known to everyone as Squinnie, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
OBITUARY: Errol Randall Long
Errol Randall Long, 42, of Cherokee, N.C., went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday July 5, 2023. He was the son of Fay Bird and the late Randall “Mooch” Long.
OBITUARY: Abraham “Abe” Queen
Abraham “Abe” Queen, 66, of the Painttown Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Agriculture Opportunity Fair
Sept. 11 from 11am – 1:30pm in the Yellowhill Activity Center. Information on loans, grants and cost-share programs for Cherokee families, farmers and land owners. Visit booths with information that could help expand an agriculture business or enterprise. Info:...
Trace Adkins to play Holiday show at Harrah’s Cherokee
Trace Adkins returns to Cherokee for a special holiday show featuring songs from The King's Gift, and other Christmas favorites. Trace Adkins' trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling over...
Cherokee Life Gyms, John A. Crowe Complex closed Aug. 19
All Cherokee Life Recreation Community Gyms and the John A. Crowe Complex will be closed today due to Emergency Management Training at the Birdtown Gym. If anyone has any questions or concerns they may call Tim Smith at (828) 736-0698. Cherokee Youth Football...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Submit Artwork for 9-Week Community Art Exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts
Local artists and artisans in Swain and surrounding counties are invited to submit up to 4 original works of art for the annual community art exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts.
Arneach to kick off Summer Program at Jackson County Library
Legendary Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach is bringing his repertoire of stories and legends to the Jackson County Public Library Complex. The program is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 7 p.m., and will be held in the Community Room in the former courthouse.
New Book about Cherokee Pottery published
A new book, Cherokee Pottery: From the Hands of Our Elders, has been published and was presented to members of Tribal Council on Thursday, April 14.
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