NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission discusses elder and vulnerable adult abuse draft ordinance
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
CCS School Board discusses budget cuts
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Nov. 6, and the board had an in-depth discussion on their budget for fiscal year 2023. The board ultimately decided to decrease staff salary raises from 15 percent to 7.5 percent to decrease their budget by $2 million as requested by Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Tribal Council.
Cherokee to hold Veteran’s Day ceremony on Saturday
Each year on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we are privileged to honor our Cherokee veterans and all American veterans for their service to our country.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member named to Leadership Knoxville class of 2021
The 2021 Leadership Knoxville (LK) class consists of 54 outstanding individuals working to improve life in Knoxville, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is in that group.
Albert, Crowe included in SCC’s award-winning Project SEARCH
All six members of SCC Project SEARCH’s 2018-19 graduating class currently have jobs in the region, landing program leaders and coaches a nationwide “Employment Outcome Award.”
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces fall 2020 grants
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Nasty
It is easy to forget when you look at all the beauty in nature that there are some pretty nasty environmental issues in the wild. I am not talking about the manmade messes we bring in and leave. You know that you shouldn’t do that, and I am probably not going to alter your behavior by browbeating you in commentary. There’s an app for that.
COMMENTARY: MMIW Movement on the Boundary
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) crisis is affecting all Nations of Indigenous people today. The MMIW movement was created to spread awareness and give a voice to our stolen sisters whose stories have not been heard.
COMMENTARY: Sitting by the pool
The latest battle over property has been the discussion of work force housing versus tribal housing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves open season at North Buncombe on Friday
The Cherokee Braves start their 2017 campaign at North Buncombe on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm.
Cherokee High School, Middle School athletic passes for sale
The Cherokee High School Athletic Department is selling athletic passes to all home games (excluding playoffs and conference tournaments).
LACROSSE: Thompson Brothers bring their talents to Cherokee
Less than two weeks removed from being crowned the National Lacrosse League MVP, Georgia Swarm forward Lyle Thompson brought his talents to town for the Cherokee Lacrosse Camp.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney
Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 surrounded by her family.
OBITUARY: Rachel Mathews Mathis
Rachel Mathews Mathis, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
OBITUARY: Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey
Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey, 77, of 71 Hyatt Cove Rd. in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 while at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee 4-H Archery Club summer schedule
The Cherokee 4-H Archery Club will continue to meet through the summer at the indoor range located in the old Cherokee High School at 5:30pm on the following dates: July 1, 15, and 29; Aug. 12 and 26.
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
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