NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI increases minimum wage to $15/hour for tribal employees
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 8 that the tribal government of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is raising the minimum wage of tribal employees to $15 per hour effective Oct. 1.
LETTER: Dr. Murray to retire at the end of 2022
It has been an absolute honor serving with you during the past five years during some of the most challenging times any educator has faced.
Jackson Co. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal crash
A Jackson County man pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 1 in Haywood County Superior Court to killing one person and injuring two others on July 21, 2021, after he intentionally drove into oncoming traffic, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
107th Cherokee Indian Fair baked goods winners
Following are the winners in the 107th Cherokee Indian Fair baked goods competition hosted by EBCI Cooperative Extension:
Rooted in the Mountains at WCU attracts largest crowd in decade-long run
The Rooted in the Mountains theme of “Giduwagi ― Appalachian Historical Ecology” struck a resounding note with the record number of attendees at this year’s symposium.
Destiny Mills used her platform to spread her culture and grow
Destiny Mills, who has held the title of 2018-19 Teen Miss Cherokee, knew she had a lot to learn when she stepped into her role.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Self-fulfilling Prophecy
It would be shocking to see the apathy if it had not been so prevalent for so long. We hold elections every two years on the Qualla Boundary.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s a giving God…
In one of the latest polls seen concerning the Church, only 20 percent of members have actually led any others to Jesus.
COMMENTARY: “Green Eggs” and racial stereotypes…
It appears that Dr. Seuss was a racist. Or, he was simply a product of his times. The debate is raging, well, it’s raging at Fox News anyway.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves crush Rosman in key road game
Cherokee (4-4) pulled back to .500 on the season with a huge 45-3 road win at Rosman (1-7) on Friday, Oct. 14.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee announces new boys coach
Cherokee High School officials announced on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 13 that Sonita Warren-Dixon has been selected as the new 2016-17 Cherokee Braves basketball coach.
FOOTBALL: Swain tops Cherokee 35-16
Cherokee’s cross-county rival, the Swain Co. Maroon Devils (2-5), defeated the Braves 35-16 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Retha Cook Orr
Retha Cook Orr, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Sam Tiger Sr.
Sam Tiger, Sr., 71, of Cherokee and formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away following an extended illness while resting in his home in Cherokee. Sam was born to Tom and Hannah (Mitchelle) Tiger and raised in Oklahoma City and was member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
OBITUARY: Martine “Mondo” Bird
Martine “Mondo” Bird, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Rachel Bird.
HAPPENINGS
Gospel Singing
May 24 at 7pm at Goose Creek Church in the Birdtown Community. The visiting group will be Higher Ground from Mt. Holly. Everyone is welcome.
10th Annual Elders Walk flyer
Youth swim programs offered at WCU in late spring, summer
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education has scheduled a series of swim classes for late spring and summer that are suitable for children ranging in age from six months to teens.
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