NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New EMS Family Playground officially opens
Kylex Pheasant, a youth member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, cut the ribbon as the brand-new EMS Family Playground opened officially in the Yellowhill Community on the afternoon of Thursday, May 11. The facility, which will be under the management of the Cherokee Recreation program, is located adjacent to the EMS Building off of Acquoni Road.
Investment Committee updates EBCI Financial Literacy Program
The Investment Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is working to increase the financial literacy of tribal members of all ages.
Qualla Enterprises, LLC addresses questions on cannabis operation
Qualla Enterprises, LLC addresses some questions raised on their medical cannabis operation following Chief Sneed’s veto of Res. No. 496 (2023) and Ord. No. 531 (2023).
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Remember the Removal riders training through quarantine
The 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on this year’s Remember the Removal ride are continuing their training during the current COVID-19 quarantine situation.
Bradley named a Bonner Scholar for Carson-Newman
Tierney Bradley, a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), has been named a Bonner Scholar for the 2020-21 academic year at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tenn.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, the way, the light, the truth
The Old Testament has taught many of us that God was actually introducing us to His Plan from the very beginning in the book of Genesis.
COMMENTARY: Royalty have represented with style and grace despite uncertainties
Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Amy West, Teen Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Haley Smith, Junior Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Nevayah Panther, and Little Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Georjia Girty have represented the Tribe with style, grace, and most of all, patience, during one of the most turbulent times in recent history.
COMMENTARY: Woe the People
Representative government is a mixed blessing. While representative government represents, by definition, the people, it is impossible for a small body of elected officials to resolve or agree with every person or body of people that they represent.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee participates in Reindeer Games
Members of the Cherokee H.S. track teams participated in the 10th Annual Reindeer Games held at Polk Co. High School Track in Columbus on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 69 Andrews 23
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Andrews Lady Wildcats by a score of 69-23 at Andrews on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
BASKETBALL: Braves 67 Hayesville 28
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 67-28 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Dec. 9.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Hugh Noland Queen
Hugh Noland Queen, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence. He is the son of the late Daniel and Sherrill Queen.
OBITUARY: Wanda Louise Taylor
Wanda L. Taylor, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Harris Regional Hospital. She is the daughter of Reuben Taylor and the late Mary Jane Taylor.
OBITUARY: Carroll James Parker
Carroll James Parker, 83, of the Wolfetown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Flora Lambert Parker.
HAPPENINGS
CCS approved as free feeding site
Cherokee Central Schools has been approved as a free summer feeding site for the Seamless Summer Option Program from June 10-30. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8am and lunch from 11:30am – 12pm. The summer feeding program operates under the USDA. All individuals...
Breakfast Fundraiser
May 31 from 7:30-10:30am at Tsali Manor Senior Center. This is a fundraiser for Ricky Mathews to attend summer camp at Camp Lakey Gap, a residential camp for people with autism. $6 plate – eggs, bacon or sausage, biscuit and gravy. Info: Scott Mathews (828)...
WCU to host summer outdoor film series
Western Carolina University will host an outdoor summer film series in Central Plaza on campus on Thursday nights in June and July. Movies start at 9:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public
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