NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park temporarily closes trails in the Gatlinburg area due to bear activity
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed the Gatlinburg Trail between Gatlinburg and Sugarlands Visitor Center, and also the Twin Creeks Trail between Gatlinburg and the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center.
Cherokee Central Schools approved for $15 minimum wage
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Council unanimously approved a budget increase of $1,380,000 for Cherokee Centrals Schools (CCS) during Annual Council on Monday, Oct. 24.
School Board to request $1.4 million budget increase for salaries
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education addressed a pair of major financial issues at their latest meeting on Monday, Oct. 17.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ron Porter gives everything he can
This year, Ron Porter made sure that Christmas came a week early in Cherokee.
Michael Yannette receives Frell Owl Award
An educator in his 33rd year of teaching received an award for those dedicated in service to Cherokee youth at the 33rd Annual Frell Owl Award Presentation.
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Money for nothing and your shots for free.
The medical community, particularly on the Boundary has indicated that 75 percent of the population is the goal number of vaccinations to facilitate “herd immunity” and to return to “normalcy”. As of this writing, tribal officials indicate we are at approximately 36 percent.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribe should adopt a flag code and pledge
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a sovereign nation within the United States and, therefore, we are able to do most all of the things that any other nation can do
COMMENTARY: Dear Tourist
It has been a rough year of missed opportunity and stressful planning for most of the tourism organizations in our area and specifically on the Qualla Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Holidays on the Hardwood Day 1 Results
The Holidays on the Hardwood basketball tournament opened on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves undefeated going into tomorrow’s tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves are taking an undefeated 4-0 record into the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament which starts on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
BASKETBALL: North Henderson 100 Cherokee 79
The North Henderson Knights defeated the Cherokee Braves 100-79 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Dec. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Wachacha
Mary Gloyne Wachacha died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Gloyne and Francis Smith Gloyne.
OBITUARY: Michael Calvin Farmer Sr.
Michael Calvin Farmer Sr., 44, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021.
OBITUARY: Rinda Lee Bradley
Rinda Lee Bradley, retired Indian Health Service employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at her home in Phoenix, Ariz. She was 63 years old.
HAPPENINGS
2014 Cherokee Indian Fair theme contest
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...
Leadership programs calling for nominations
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i” Adult Leadership Program and the Coulter Regional Leadership Program are both accepting nominations for their 2014-15 programs. Right Path is a 12-month leadership program for EBCI tribal members to learn Cherokee history and...
Cherokee School Teachers Reunion
June 14 from 11am – 1:30pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. All current and former teachers of the Cherokee Central Schools system are invited to a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite covered dish and your own drink. Plates, napkins, cups, ice, etc. will be furnished. ...
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