NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe to seek North Carolina law changes on state income tax, cannabis issues
With the passage of two pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12, Tribal Council has authorized EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) officials to work with North Carolina lawmakers regarding cannabis issues and the state income taxation of EBCI tribal members.
Council approves changes to allowable evidence in Tribal child custody cases
Tribal Council approved legislation that will allow evidence of past child or family violence when dealing with child custody cases.
Rep. Bo Crowe addresses Tribal Council after arrest
During the early portion of Budget Council on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe approached the podium to address the Tribal Council and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Real truths never change
One purpose for the studying of the Bible is to understand ‘who you are?’ and even more important, ‘Who God Is and what He expects of you?’
COMMENTARY: Bringing summer back; COVID-19 vaccines for teens
Vaccine availability for teenagers ages 12 and up comes at just the right time to bring summer back for teenagers and help to get them safely back in school full time next year.
COMMENTARY: Wow, that sure is a nice porch
Why are we still dealing with decades long issues like dilapidated and burned-out buildings, poor municipal landscaping maintenance and deteriorating structures and walkways?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School Braves, Lady Braves take fourth in Canton
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves cross country teams both took fourth place overall at a meet held at Canton Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS girls win Western Carolina Invitational
The Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 17.
FOOTBALL: Mustangs top Braves under “Thursday Night Lights”
The Cherokee Braves (3-2) shared the spotlight with the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (4-0) as their game at Carr Hooper Stadium in Sylva was featured as WMYA-TV’s game of the week on “Thursday Nights Lights”.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Loretta Ann Queen
Loretta Hornbuckle Queen, age 60, of Cherokee, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 after a long, hard fought, extended illness.
OBITUARY: Curtis Isaac George
Curtis Isaac George, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at his residence in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Ruby Owle Crowe
Ruby Owle Crowe, 70, of Cherokee, passed peacefully at home after an extended illness on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. She was born to the late Lloyd Solomon and Betty Bradley Owle on May 29, 1951 in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
375 names of EBCI tribal members on the “Whereabouts Unknown” list for the Cobell Settlement
There are 375 names of EBCI tribal members on the "Whereabouts Unknown" list for the Cobell Settlement. The list can be found here: https://secure.gcginc.com/iim-missingpersons/PersonSearch.aspx?state=NC
Jackson, Swain and Qualla Boundary Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina Parent Meeting
May 12 at 6pm at Smokey Mountain Elementary School. Parents of kids on the autism spectrum in Jackson and Swain County, including “Dreamcatcher” parents whose children attend Cherokee Central School, kids with ASD, teachers and other staff members, Autism Society of...
OnTrack Free Financial Education and Credit Counseling
May 21 at the Sequoyah Fund. During the session, a certified credit counselor will review your credit report with you and provide strategies to improve your financial health. Info: Sequoyah Fund (828) 359-5005
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