NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board reviews coaching contracts
Much of the School Board’s open discussion at the meeting on Monday, June 19 revolved around contract renewals for coaches at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS). There were several other personnel items passed as well, but none of those prompted open discussion.
The Comedy Zone coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, will welcome The Comedy Zone to its roster of highly acclaimed entertainment venues. Slated to open this summer, The Comedy Zone will host top-notch comedians and some of the hottest stand-up performers on the stage.
Mature American Chestnut trees found in Tribal Reserve
During the summer of 2021, Tribal Reserve was surveyed for reproductively mature American chestnut (Tilĭ΄, Castanea dentata) trees.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation adds 16 bee pollinator homes to heirloom garden
The Cherokee Nation has installed 16 new bee pollinator homes in the tribe’s heirloom garden in Tahlequah as part of a new initiative by First Lady January Hoskin to boost the population of pollinators while improving the environment.
EBCI freshman college students facing challenges amid COVID-19
High school graduations, in whatever form they took, are over and recent graduates are now looking at a whole new set of challenges as they prepare to enter college this fall.
Tribal member wins award as part of Duke’s Alpha Pi Omega sorority
Scarlett Guy, an evolutionary anthropology junior from Cherokee, was named Honeycomb of the Year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Response to commentary mentioning commodities
First, I wish to thank Mr. Robert Jumper for his article and sharing his memories and perspective of the commodity program. As the manager of the Tribal Food Distribution (Commodity) Program, I would like to respond to his article.
COMMENTARY: Let’s freshen up the U.S. flags on the Boundary
Each morning as I come into work from the Painttown area, I come through downtown Cherokee. Lately, I’ve noticed more and more tattered U.S. flags in downtown and some in other parts of the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Why has courtesy become so uncommon?
Patience. It is a virtue indeed. And, like me, I am sure you all could use a good dose of it. Pardon me for being rude, but we have become a society of, if not community of, discourteous people.
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: Wayne Wachacha
Wayne Wachacha, 78, of Robbinsville, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on the night of Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He went to his heavenly home where was greeted by his beloved wife of 54 years, Evelyn Taylor Wachacha.
OBITUARY: Lucy B. Teesateskie
Lucy B. Teesateskie, commonly known as “Lucy T”, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Tsali Care Center after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Ralph Elliot Burgess
Ralph Elliot Burgess, fondly known as “Bud”, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. He was 80 years old, born April 12, 1942.
HAPPENINGS
Kidney Smart classes
Post 143 to host NCDVA District Service Officer
The American Legion, Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will hot North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs District Service Officer Steven Robertson. June 19 from 10am – 2pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. Veterans and family members who have any questions, or...
Island Indian Market rates
Reserve your spot now for the busy days ahead! The Island Indian Market is a great way for EBCI tribal members to showcase their talent. Visitors love buying directly from the artist, community members do as well. The cost for a sheltered 12 x 12 space with...
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