NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Leading the way: Cherokee to receive 15 more electric school buses
In March 2022, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) received the first electric school bus in the State of North Carolina. Now the Cherokee Boys Club (CBC), the EBCI tribal entity that operates the school buses for the Cherokee Central Schools system (CCS), will receive 15 more thanks to federal funding that has been announced.
CIHA names new administrator at Tsali Care Center
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has announced that Marcheta Campbell has joined Tsali Care Center as the new facility administrator.
Tribal Councils upholds Ethics Review Committee decision, fines enrolled member $4,000
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved Resolution 4386 to adopt the Ethics Investigation Report dated Aug. 3, 2023, issued by the Office of Internal Audit and Ethics in Case No. 2023-1-63, regarding Jeremy Wilson, and imposing sanctions.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee artist staying busy during pandemic
For Cherokee artist Luzene Hill, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it certainly hasn’t stopped her from sharing her work with the world.
Thank you for support during illness
I just want to thank everyone for the love that has been shown to us while having COVID and sickness.
Painttown Gym and Community Center to be re-named in honor of Pam Taylor
The Painttown Gym and Community Center will be re-named in honor of the late Pam Taylor who dedicated her life to Cherokee youth.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Wish lists
Our Charter gives the Tribal Council sweeping power to govern the affairs of the Tribe, from the largest decisions of financial and jurisdictional sovereignty down to settling two-party land disputes. Every area of life on the Boundary is impacted by the decisions of Tribal Council.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Joining the Army of the Elderly
When my daughter, Hope, was five, her Kindergarten teacher invited her and her classmates to share a little bit about what their parents did for a living. Hope later told me that she told her class,
COMMENTARY: Why are Native students still being hassled at graduations?
Well, graduation season is just about coming to a close for the Class of 2022 and while it seems impossible in this day and age, we are still hearing reports of Native American students being hassled for wearing traditional items. Why? Why in the world is this still occurring?
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: James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer
James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer, 63, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. He was the son of the late William Martin Fischer and Mildred Marie Mosley Fischer.
OBITUARY: Patsy Lou Simpson
Patsy Lou Simpson, 63, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Richard James McCoy
Richard James McCoy, 77, also known as “Greasy”, of the Birdtown Community, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
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...
Tribal Child Care closings
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services will be closed on the following upcoming dates: - Friday, June 27 for an In-Service training day - Wednesday, July 2 for the Tribal Employee Picnic - Thursday, July 3 for Administrative Leave - Friday, July 4 for observance of...
Area Summer Events Calendar
This is a listing of summer events in Cherokee and the surrounding area.
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