NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI launches horse racing partnership in Kentucky
In October, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made their way to eastern Kentucky for the groundbreaking of a new horse racing facility.
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation awards grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation (EBCCF) has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Central Cherokee Schools high school “Bigs” program.
Police Commission meets with Public Safety team
The Cherokee Police Commission held its November meeting in the conference room of the BIA offices on Thursday, Nov. 10.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Thank you from the Pheasant family
Phillip would like to express his deep appreciation to everyone that sent prayers, money, flowers, food, text or called, and to all Val’s biker friends and family that participated in escorting her to her final resting place. The entire family was thankful for...
Folkmoot International Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
The 37th annual Folkmoot International Festival, scheduled for July 18-26, has been cancelled, due to uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19.
For Cherokee family in Alaska, isolation is nothing new
McGrath, Alaska, population 342, is home to the Welch family, three of whom are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and are completely accustomed to the social distancing and isolation that people in the mainland are experiencing now due to COVID-19.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Can Cherokee still be considered a tourist destination?
Cherokee is not a family friendly tourist destination any longer.
COMMENTARY: A safe place to sleep
We do have homelessness on the Boundary and there are those who are both forced into homelessness and those who are homeless by choice.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has our hand
We must connect to what Jesus is doing and we will do well. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water. God had his hand even though he began to be distracted by the storm and began to sink. Jesus, with His right hand, held him. Wherever Jesus is, there is safety. Answers are in the Church. You can also be an answer.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win squeaker over Mitchell
Katy Hall, Mitchell junior power forward, took the ball down the right side of the court and launched a picture-perfect three-point shot at the buzzer of a state playoff second round match-up against the Cherokee Lady Braves on Thursday, Feb. 23.
ON THE SIDELINES: Current playoff structure divides fans
As I stood on the sidelines getting my shots and taking notes as the Lady Braves hosted Mitchell on Thursday night, I noticed several things.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Union Academy in first round
The Cherokee Braves (19-8) and Lady Braves (24-2) both won their first round match-ups in the 1A state playoffs against the same school, Union Academy.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: John Lewis Bradley
John Lewis Bradley, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. John was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Jim Bradley and Catherine Bowman Bradley; brother, Soloman Dane Bradley; and grandparents, Roy and Grace Rose Bowman and Joe Bradley.
OBITUARIES: Nicholas Daniel Bird
Nicholas “Rupert” Daniel Bird, age 38, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 following a brief hospital stay at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
OBIT – Denise Arch McGinnis
Denise Arch McGinnis, 53, of Kingsport, Tenn., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Blood Drive
July 2 from 10am – 2:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Info: Sally Penick 497-6193 ext. 6498
Big Y Community Meeting
The Big Y June community meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at 6pm.
Nomination deadlines extended for Leadership Programs
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i” Adult Leadership Program and the Coulter Regional Leadership Program have extended their deadlines for nominations for their 2014-15 programs to Monday, July 7 at 5pm. Right Path is a 12-month leadership program for EBCI tribal...
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