NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ethics report finds TABCC member violated Cherokee Code
Ethics report finds TABCC member violated Cherokee Code
Long appeals to Cherokee Supreme Court
At just after 10 am on Friday, Feb. 10, the Cherokee Supreme Court convened to hear an appeal in the case of Benjamin Cody Long.
Cherokee Police Commission discusses public information and community reporting
A theme throughout the meeting was reporting and how to properly disseminate information. Part of this discussion involved the Cherokee Indian Police Department and the potential hiring a public information officer (PIO). Cherokee Police Chief Carla Neadeau was amongst the guests at the meeting.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley selected for membership to N.C. Institute of Medicine
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) helps guide health policies statewide, and now a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will sit as a member of the organization.
Cherokee Indian Hospital lab working diligently amid pandemic
The laboratory staff at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is aiding in the process of coronavirus (COVID-19) test sample collection and preparation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) community.
Engineering students triple WCU’s output of face shields for medical worker use in pandemic
Students from Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology have checked out 3D printers from the university and are using them from home to help produce face shields for use by health care professionals during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member is now chair of Swain Board of Elections
Congratulations to newly sworn-in members of the Swain County Board of Elections. Hannah Smith, an attorney and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was appointed chair by Governor Cooper.
COMMENTARY: My most unpopular commentaries
Even in the heat of the final days of an election that will determine who sits in the most powerful seats of tribal government, and referendum questions that will determine one of the most hotly-debated issues on the Qualla Boundary, any push to get out the vote is met with a collective yawn.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: It takes Holy Spirit boldness, courage, and confidence
Read Acts 4:23-31; Proverbs 21:2-3, Ephesians 3:12, Proverbs 28:1, Matthew 29:16.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
WRESTLING: Toineeta wins second ring
Anthony Toineeta (52-2) is the first two-time state champion in Cherokee High School history.
BASKETBALL: Braves win conference tournament, Lady Braves second in girls
The Cherokee Braves (18-8) won their second Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament title in a row on Friday, Feb. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Martha Elaine Sherrill
Martha Elaine Sherrill went home to the Lord’s House on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She will be welcomed by many beloved family members. She was the daughter of the late Katie Jessan.
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton
Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton, 64, of Cherokee, went on her journey on Monday, March 7, 2022.
OBITUARY: John Allison
John Allison, 64, of Cherokee passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Indian Fair theme contest extended
EBCI tribal members are being asked to come up with a theme for this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. A prize of $100 will be paid to the winning entry as selected by the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Committee. Entrants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian...
Water outage scheduled for Thursday in Yellowhill
Tribal Construction has scheduled a waterline repair on Thursday, June 12 at 4:30pm and on Tuesday, June 17 at 4:30pm. Water service will be disconnected at 4:30 pm until the job is completed. This outage will affect residences and businesses around...
Qualla 2020 meetings
June 27 from 9am – 3pm and July 15 from 9am – 3pm at Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center. The purpose of the Qualla 2020 Initiative is to diversify the Cherokee economy and reduce its risks so that it can better ensure the wellbeing of the Cherokee population into...
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