NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Effort to restore Kuwohi name moving forward
The effort by two Cherokee women to restore the name of Kuwohi to an area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now one step closer to coming to fruition.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI artist’s work selected for “Bead Your State” project
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is represented in a beadwork project covering all states and provinces of the United States and Canada.
Tribal member’s work featured in “Powerful Women” exhibit at Eiteljorg
A new exhibit at the world-renowned Eiteljorg Museum will feature the work of a Cherokee artist.
Big Y takes top honor at EBCI Community Development Awards
The 2019-2020 EBCI Community Development Awards were given out at the recent Cherokee Community Club Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. The Gadugi Community of Distinction was awarded to the Big Y Community Club.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Everyone is called, have you chosen?
God never said to just sit around nor even just attend a church. I read things like “Go ye therefore into all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.” We can almost hear a person say, “Well, that’s good, I’ll just lay out until next Sunday then.” No, that’s not how it works, either. Let me give you a benchmark. Having started, I need to finish this.
COMMENTARY: Ripple effect
As a person of the male gender, I am probably not the best judge of how to treat women. I think the people who are the best equipped to give instruction on a subject are the ones who live it. But I also believe that there are some basic guidelines of living that allow guys to know how to treat people.
The Wall of Healing: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
The 58,267 names on the Vietnam Wall in Washington commemorate and memorialize the American warriors who died in the conflict in southeast Asia. Many of its horrors live today in the minds and hearts of those of us who served. Much was lost in that war in addition to the lives of our fighting men and women.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 85 Blue Ridge 43
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Blue Ridge Bobcats 85-43 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Monday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 93 Blue Ridge 43
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Blue Ridge Lady Bobcats 93-43 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Monday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves finish second in conference
The Cherokee Braves (13-8) clinched second place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a road game win on Saturday, Feb. 4.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jackson Wolfe
Jackson Wolfe, 63, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 16,2022 after a battle with lung cancer and COVID.
OBITUARY: Elisha Danielle Laws
Elisha Danielle Laws, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at her home after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Isaac Climbingbear Sr.
Isaac Climbingbear Sr., 64, of the Big Cove Community, went home to join his wife Myrna Climbingbear on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Open Air Flea Market
June 7 at 8am at the Birdtown Community Building. Sponsored by Birdtown Community Club. $10/table, limited three. Concessions will be available. Info: Jody 736-7510
WCU accepting nominations for 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards, honors bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that have played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture.
Exhibits highlight anniversaries of Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is unveiling new exhibits that highlight two big milestones that are happening this year – the 125th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 40th anniversary of WCU’s fall celebration of mountain culture, Mountain Heritage Day.
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