NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Rep. Bill Taylor resigns
After being arrested on three charges, including domestic violence, Wolftown Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor has announced his resignation.
Long-time Painttown Council Representative passes away
A long-time legislator with the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed away.
School Board reviews new body cams for CCS security
The Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education met on Monday, Oct. 3 and their lone guest was Security Network Administrator Brett Robertson.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
‘Being prepared is key’: CCS feeding students despite elongated closure
When N.C. Governor Roy Cooper ordered the closure of all public schools on March 14, the first question on a lot of minds was, ‘what about families that rely on school lunch?’
Cherokee Choices providing online exercise programs during quarantine
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time.
Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool
As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Toys for Tots coordinator seeking building use donation
I am the Toys For Tots (TFT) coordinator for Macon, Jackson, Swain counties in North Carolina and Rabun, Ga.
COMMENTARY: A pat on the back
It is productive and right to give pats on the back to those who we think have done us a good deed. By all means, community members and workers who contribute to the betterment of our community deserve a note of thanks.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The unstoppable Church
God has a purpose for you to be here. Like Peter, you, too, can walk on water, even though the Lord, after Peter had taken only a few steps, had also had to reach out, grab his hand, and then help him back into the boat.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee to once again host COBs
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host the American Cornhole League’s Championships of Bags (COBs) for the second year in a row.
BASKETBALL: Sequoyah leaves mark on Haskell career
Tsaladi Sequoyah is an imposing figure on any basketball court and a rebounding machine.
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz named to NCBCA All-District Teams
Pooh King, Lady Braves senior point guard, has another award to add to her shelf. She has been named to the 2016-17 North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-District First Team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rebecca Leah Reed
Rebecca Leah Reed, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Arlene Frances Squirrel
Arlene Squirrel, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at her residence in Big Cove.
OBITUARY: William Richard Welch
William Richard Welch went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2022 with family by his side.
HAPPENINGS
Museum to offer Summer Institute for educators
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer the Cherokee History and Culture Institute for educators on July 14-19. The goal of the Institute is to provide accurate information about the Cherokees (and other American Indians,) resources, and to provide connections...
Volunteer flyer for Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
Field School in Historical Archaelogy presentations
June 25 from 1-3pm at the Yellowhill Community Club Building. This event, co-sponsored by Illinois State University and the EBCi Tribal Historic Preservation Office, will feature ISU students giving presentations and displaying posters of their fieldwork. The theme...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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