NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
13 million visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Is Costco worth it?
I think we save money on supplies shopping at Costco but my wife says we spend too much on gas driving two hours each way and going out to eat. Is Costco worth it?
45th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow winners list
45th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow winners list
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Enough is enough – Bad behavior by coaches, parents, and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in lack of Christmas lights
It’s disappointing that our town’s usual Christmas Lights displays aren’t even up yet. All you see is the lights on the (Oconaluftee) Island and on a few lightpoles here and there throughout town.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Missing the Christ of Christmas
A familiar decoration at Christmas is the Nativity Scene. Some people adorn their homes with small statues or their yards with large, illumined figures of the Nativity. We know the characters all too well.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners complete grueling races
Several members of the Cherokee Runners have completed grueling races in the past month.
ON THE SIDELINES: How about an alumni weekend?
Yesterday, I covered one of the most enjoyable games all year as the first annual CHS Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: First Lady Braves Alumni game held
The stands were not full, but the building was full of enthusiasm, nostalgia, and fun as the first annual Cherokee Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held on the afternoon of Saturday, March 24 in the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jonathan Gilette McCarter
Jonathan Gilette McCarter, age 53, passed away from health complications on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at his residence in Whittier, N.C. He is formerly of Atlanta, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., and Fernandina Beach, Fla.
OBITUARY: Richard Allan Lossiah
Richard Allan Lossiah, 53, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
OBITUARY: Gabriel Dillon “Gabeybaby” Chekelelee
Gabriel Dillon “Gabeybaby” Chekelelee, 31, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Veterans Employment Consultant to visit Cherokee
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library from 10am – 2pm. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to...
Learn “How to Start a Business” at SCC this fall
Over the approaching weeks and months, Southwestern Community College will offer several free opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a class entitled “How to Start a Business.”
Raymond Jackson and Furman Wilson Memorial Brush Arbor Gospel Singing
Aug. 22-23 at 7pm at the Singing Grounds in Snowbird past the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center. Featured singers include: Walking By Faith (NC), Old path Quartet (Ga.), Styles Family (NC), Wilson Family (NC), Shining Pathway Qt. (NC), Cougnell Family (NC), Welch...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
NACF announces Grants for Native Artists
A new foundation dedicated to Native American art and culture wants to help artists and communities by offering grants in three areas.
Tribal Member participates in Congressional Art Competition
Madison Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the festivities for the 29th Annual Congressional Art Competition held on Thursday, June 17.
NAFOA Request for Native American Artwork Submissions
The Native American Finance Officers Association is seeking art submissions for their upcoming conference.
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