NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Representative Bill Taylor facing domestic violence charges
Tribal Council Representative Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor (Wolftown) faces three charges following an alleged incident with his wife on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Post 143 hosts a Veteran’s Honoring Ceremony at Cherokee Indian Fair
Reuben Taylor, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a decorated World War II veteran, saluted as the colors of the EBCI and the United States of America were presented.
Cherokee man sentenced to 14 years for second degree murder in Indian Country
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder was sentenced to 168 months in prison on Monday, Oct. 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute moves into permanent home
The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) held a series of open house events Nov. 21-22 to celebrate the renovation of their permanent home at the Noah Powell Education Center on the Cherokee Boys Club campus.
“Sleepy Hollow” hits the mark for year one
“The Sleepy Hollow Experience” capped off a successful debut year in Cherokee on Sunday, Nov. 3 after running 24 shows.
Tribal member receives white coat at ECU School of Dental Medicine
Less than 0.25 percent of dentists in the United States are Native American, and one member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) recently took a step towards increasing that number.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The problem with weed
Marijuana use is a complicated issue. If you watched Tribal Council on Thursday, April 1, you were able to hear part of the ongoing debate over the legal and illegal use of marijuana.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Community member thankful for vaccine rollout
As both a tribal employee and the spouse of an enrolled member, I got my second dose of the COVID vaccine at the Cherokee Hospital on Tuesday, April 6.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Touch him, touch his heart
Read out loud, study, and meditate slowly over, John 6:48-69; asking Him to reveal His answers to any of the questions that come to mind.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee participates in Polk Co. Indoor Meet
Members of the Cherokee High School track teams competed in a polar bear indoor track meet at Polk County on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 83 Highlands 23
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Highlands Lady Highlanders 83-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts Polar Bear meet
The first Cherokee Invitational Polar Bear meet was held at Cherokee High School on Saturday, Dec. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon
Virginia Rosebud Sneed Dixon, age 101, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. She was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the daughter of the late Cam and Minda Sneed of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Frances Queen Toineeta
Frances Queen Toineeta, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Abraham Queen and Nannie Calonaheskie. Frances is survived by her children, Donna Toineeta Lossiah, Berdie...
OBITUARY: Retha Cook Orr
Retha Cook Orr, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Garden Contest dates approaching
The gardening season is looking good. Early warm weather has plants growing quickly and gardeners are busy. The EBCI Garden Contest will begin Tuesday, June 24 and run through Friday, July 11.
Money Mosh Game Show
June 3 at 5:30pm at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Presenters include: First Citizens Bank, Mountain Credit Union and Edward Jones. Learn about checking and savings accounts, investment opportunities and much more. Door prizes, music, games. RSPV by Friday, May...
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum to host Statehood Day
June 1 from 12-5pm at the Museum located in Vonore, Tenn. The 1809 Blacksmith shop will be open with demonstrations going on throughout the afternoon. Cherokee Storyteller Lloyd Arneach Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill...
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