NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Cannabis Survey: 64 percent ‘strongly support’
In a recent survey by EBCI Public Health and Human Services, 64 percent of respondents indicated that they ‘strongly support’ legalization of cannabis on EBCI tribal lands.
Medicine from the Earth: Great Smoky Cannabis Company opens on 4/20
Myrtle Driver Johnson, Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), made history by making the first legal purchase of cannabis in the State of North Carolina.
EBCI initiates soft launch for new member portal
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun implementing the Tribal Member Portal (Kalvgv anitsalagi Dunadats(i) sgv anadasdelisgi wayvsdodi – EBCI pathway for assistance and services), a digital platform designed to enhance engagement and service delivery for EBCI members.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Jobless benefits fraud
I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020. I didn’t receive any unemployment last year. What should I do?
Cherokee Indian Hospital honors outstanding employees
Cherokee Indian Hospital honored its outstanding employees at its annual awards ceremony, held virtually this year, on Tuesday, April 6, and two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians took the top honors.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Why tip?
I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The testing of our faith comes…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 12:1-6 The Lord is good to us. Our new carpet is going down this week, and I appreciate your enthusiasm this morning. Praise the Name of the...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Receive your own download…
“Father, I pray You would just open the Scriptures up to us in our hearing, that You, Holy Spirit, would open up our understanding to every person to receive a download from You today.
COMMENTARY: Are we being Fair?
You know, on the Qualla Boundary, the Fair is one of the life-celebration times that, even though it happens in the fall when the plants are “dying”, it is very much a time of Cherokee life and renewal.
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: Marguerita Hornbuckle Owl
Marguerita Hornbuckle Owl, age 64, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Haywood County after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mary Etta Welch Powell
Mary Etta Welch Powell, age 69, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann
Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was 99. Born on May 22, 1923, on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, N.C., she was the eldest daughter of nine children born to the late Julia Emma...
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Skate Jam flyer
Gaither Homecoming to return to WCU for September concert
CULLOWHEE – The Gaither Homecoming Tour will bring a full evening of entertainment and music to Western Carolina University’s Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The award-winning gospel band featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David...
Belly dancing workshop to be held at WCU
A belly dancing workshop led by Lisa Zahiya will be held in the Illusions Room of the A.K. Hinds University Center from 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, July 9.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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