NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee funeral home owner indicted on child sex offenses
Bruce Martin Jr., 51, owner of Long House Funeral Home in Cherokee, N.C., was indicted by a grand jury in Jackson County on Nov. 13, 2023, on six child sex offenses, including one count of statutory sexual offense with a child by an adult, four counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of statutory sexual offense with a person who is 15 or younger.
Cherokee man indicted in Jackson County grand jury on first degree murder, murder of an unborn child
Billy Jack Hicks, 51, was indicted by a grand jury in Jackson County on Oct. 2, 2023, in the murder of his wife, Danielle Davina Brady-Hicks—an offense that occurred in October 2020. Hicks had a recent court appearance on Dec. 4 in Jackson County. The hearing was continued to Jan. 2, 2024.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel $275 million expansion scheduled for late 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel held a media tour of the $275 million construction site for the 25,000 square foot expanded gaming floor, 296-room hotel tower, and 1,500-space parking deck on the morning of Dec. 11.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member graduates U.S.M.C. basic training
Ki Ree French, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Big Cove Community, has followed in the proud tradition of Native Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Thank you to the people who helped with fundraiser
Siyo nigada, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to our people.
Stretch of US 441 to be re-named after Beloved Man
A stretch of US 441 from Exit 74 to the intersection of N.C. 19 will now be known as the Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe Highway.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What’s in a name? We should be the Eastern Cherokee Nation
Allow me to propose an idea…I’ve thought a lot about the history of our Tribe and our joint history with the other two Cherokee Tribes and feel like the name that we ultimately adopted (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is not truly who we are.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does God have planned?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued from last week…Read Acts 16: 16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. There is a God in Heaven Who knows how to keep and preserve those He loves, those whom...
COMMENTARY: Never be afraid to listen.
We are not immune to fear of criticism hear on the Qualla Boundary. If you happen to be in a profession where you provide a public service or deliver a product to the public, there is always going to be someone who is not pleased with one or the other. Indeed, you cannot please all of the people all of the time.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Don’t mention “the game” to the Braves
I implore everyone to treat the members of the Cherokee Braves football team the same this week as if it were just any other week.
FOOTBALL: Braves double Black Knights in key conference win
On paper, the offensive output by Cherokee and Robbinsville was just about identical.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts Conference Championship
Cherokee High School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championship on the beautiful, fall afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kendra Noel Curtice
Kendra Noel Curtice, age 28, the most loving devoted mother of Lily Louise, Bailee Brooke, and Sadie Sue, and husband, Adam Prather, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25.
OBITUARY: Tommy Vaughn Huskey
Tommy Vaughn Huskey, 55, of Bryson City, was carried home unexpectedly to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
OBITUARY: Jonah Wolfe
Jonah Wolfe, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Building Clean-Up Day
July 12 at 10am at the Birdtown Community Building and grounds. Food will be provided afterwards. If raining, the clean-up day will be postponed to July 26. All community members are invited come out and help.
Vacation Bible School at Acquoni Baptist
July 27-31 from 5-7:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. This year’s theme is “Treasure Mine!”. Each day will start with a meal at 5pm followed by singing, fun skits, Bible stories and more. Children ages nursery school to 6th grade are welcome. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore...
1st Annual Singing on the Qualla Boundary
July 5 at 6pm at the Yellowhill Community Activity Center. This event, free to the public, will consist of church choirs within the Cherokee Indian Reservation and surrounding areas. Some of the groups will include: Drywater Family (OK), Forgiveness, Smoker Family,...
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