NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI Primary Election
Following are the unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Primary Election. Those candidates shown in bold advance to the September General Election.
Remembering the fallen: Cherokee holds Memorial Day Ceremony
A gentle breeze blew over the Cherokee Veterans Park as over 100 people gathered to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Memorial Day Ceremony on the morning of Monday, May 29.
CHS graduates largest class in school history
A total of 98 Braves and Lady Braves crossed the stage in Ray Kinsland Stadium during the Cherokee High School Commencement Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 25 marking the large graduating class in school history.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU designated Tree Campus USA
Based on conservation efforts, academic programs and sustainability initiatives ― in addition to plenty of foliage ― Western Carolina University has been named again as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Little-Wolfe invited to Cosmo’s Top Model Competition
Aubrey Little-Wolfe is just getting started in the modeling business, but she’s already making a splash.
Tribal member to model in New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week will tentatively be held in September, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be one of the models participating.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Event planning in the COVID-19 universe
I would like to comment on our recent survey question about conducting public events during the resurgence of the coronavirus. There are mixed emotions in our community about the cancellation of a full-blown Cherokee Indian Fair. It is the second year in a row, after decades of fall festivals, that we have had to close one of our most anticipated events.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Purity of heart motive can bring good accountability desired
Read 1 Peter 3:12, John 9:31
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member is now chair of Swain Board of Elections
Congratulations to newly sworn-in members of the Swain County Board of Elections. Hannah Smith, an attorney and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was appointed chair by Governor Cooper.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert takes third at Regional, qualifies for State
Cherokee’s Darius Lambert followed up last week’s Smoky Mountain Conference championship with a third place finish at the 1A West Regional meet on Saturday, Oct. 29.
FOOTBALL: Big fourth quarter propels Braves over Robbinsville
After falling behind 18-12 at the end of third quarter, the Cherokee Braves (6-4, 3-2 in Smoky Mountain Conference) roared back with 13 points in the final quarter to topple Robbinsville 25-18.
FOOTBALL: Evans leads Braves over Andrews on drizzly night
The cold, drizzly rain fell intermittently throughout the game, but there was no stopping Isaiah Evans on the night of Friday, Oct. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: John Wilbur “Jimbo” Smith Jr.
John Wilbur “Jimbo” Smith Jr., age 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
OBITUARY: Martha Elaine Sherrill
Martha Elaine Sherrill went home to the Lord’s House on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She will be welcomed by many beloved family members. She was the daughter of the late Katie Jessan.
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton
Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton, 64, of Cherokee, went on her journey on Monday, March 7, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Freeman Littlejohn
May 20 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Chili and frybread $6.50; $7 with drink. Proceeds will go towards medical expenses.
Diabetic Eye Exam Drive
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Eye Care and Diabetes programs have joined forces to increase the number of Diabetic Retinopathy (eye exam) screening provided in our community. Their goal is to do 500 exams before June 30. If you are diabetic and have not had an exam in...
FASD training in Cherokee
A training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), presented by Adrainne Bashista, trainer and founder of FAFASD, will be held on Friday, June 4 from 8:30am – 4pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The training, which will include a certificate of...
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