NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Division of Commerce announces Primary Trailhead shift and enhancements for Soco Falls
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced a Primary Trailhead shift for Soco Falls, one of Cherokee’s most visited natural attractions.
2023 EBCI Census results are here
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) heard the results of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2023 census at the Wednesday, June 5 Reports to Council.
Man sentenced for possession of a firearm during an assault on Parkway
A Whittier, N.C. man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm during an assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Family matters
My cousin has a habit of not paying back loans, but just asked to borrow more money. How can I help without getting burned?
Cherokee Nation debuts two-part exhibit on Cherokee language evolution
The progression, adaptation and endurance of the Cherokee language is being presented in a special exhibit debuting May 11 at two historic locations in downtown Tahlequah.
WCU names Charles Thomas as dean of Hunter Library
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has appointed Charles F. Thomas as dean of Hunter Library. Thomas will start in his new position effective July 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Praise can move away every enemy
Praise. The Lord has been working in my heart this week.
COMMENTARY: Don’t look back.
With the demolition of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds buildings, it is hard to not feel that it marks an ending. It is fitting that the trees are going into hibernation, a type of death for the forests until the warm weather next year revives them.
COMMENTARY: Where did you buy that?
Several years ago, a group of independent retailers got the idea of generating an advertising campaign around the term “Buy Local”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Big second half lifts Braves over Rosman
Cherokee scored 20 unanswered points in the second half of Friday’s game to stay unbeaten on the season.
FOOTBALL: Braves roll in big win over rival Swain
Cherokee (6-0) scored 45 unanswered points to top cross-county rival Swain Co. (2-4) on Friday, Sept. 29.
ON THE SIDELINES: Take a knee, don’t take a knee…just get on with it
Ok, I’ll bite. I’ve tried, in vain apparently, to avoid commenting on the one controversy that has completely taken over professional football – people taking a knee during playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” aka the national anthem.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Sutton
Billy Joe Sutton, was a young 85-years-old when he passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Born Oct. 15, 1937 in Whittier, Swain County, N.C., he was the son of the late Algie and Bessie Sutton.
OBITUARY: Mark Phillips Parker
Mark Phillips Parker, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. He is the son of the late Sara Jane (Queen) Parker.
OBITUARY: Oliver Otter Jr.
Oliver Otter Jr., also known as “Junebug”, age 53, made his final journey on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He is the son of the late Oliver Otter Sr. and Nannie Standingdeer Otter.
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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