NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council discusses proposed change to per capita distribution dates
A proposal currently before Tribal Council would change the dates for per capita distribution to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Ord. No. 135 (2022), submitted by former EBCI First Lady Cyndi Lambert, was discussed by Council in a work session on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16.
EBCI Electric Bus celebrated by N.C. Governor and federal EPA Administrator
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and EPA Administrator Michael Regan were among many guests hosted in Cherokee on the morning of Tuesday, March 15 to celebrate the arrival of the Tribe’s first electric school bus, which is the first in the State of North Carolina.
Arrest made in death of eight month old
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office was notified by an out of state medical facility of an alleged assault on an eight month old child, which had taken place within the city limits of Robbinsville, located inside of Graham County. Detectives with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Graham County Department of Social Services began investigating the incident.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“People of the Clay” exhibit opens at Museum
“People of the Clay: Contemporary Cherokee Potters” opened in the Bertha Smith Saunooke Room of the Museum on the evening of Friday, April 5.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center earns re-accreditation
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center has been awarded re-accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process.
Hammered Copper taught at Cherokee High School
Cherokee Central Schools has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council to support a three-week artist residency at the high school.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A better way to be
Every day is a day of selling. And everyone sells. Some people spend their days selling the idea that they do not like or participate in selling.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Worship God, for he is your victory
“When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him.
COMMENTARY: We didn’t “sign” up for this
I was mildly curious when, a few weeks ago, traffic in one lane downtown was routed around some construction occurring at the intersection of Hwy 19 and Acquoni Road.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee travels to Andrews for four-team meet
The Cherokee High School track team traveled to Andrews High School on Wednesday, April 6 for a four-team meet with Andrews, Hayesville and Murphy.
FOOTBALL: Panther signs to play at Carson-Newman
Kennan Panther, Braves senior linebacker, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, April 6 to play football at Carson-Newman University this fall.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee players named to ACT’s All-WNC team
Several Cherokee High School players, as well as several EBCI tribal members at other schools, were selected to the Asheville Citizen-Times All-WNC basketball team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Catherine T. Pannell
Catherine T. Pannell, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a loving mother.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter
Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter, age 74, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Med West Harris Hospital.
OBITUARY: Mrs. Darlene French Defoe
Mrs. Darlene French Defoe’s address changed from Earth to Heaven on March 29, 2021 after a short period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
WNBA Atlanta Dream Cherokee Middle School Fundraiser
Cherokee Middle School will receive a small amount of every Atlanta Dream ticket purchased through this promotion, and tickets are at a discounted rate. Type in:...
Final Opt-In Regional Summit scheduled for Cherokee on May 8
The 15-month Opt-In SWNC process wraps at the end of May. So it’s time for one more check-in with the citizens and leaders of the region. And this will be the biggest gathering yet. A Regional Summit dinner is planned for Thursday, May 8 in the Council Fire Ballroom...
Cherokee Summer Day Camp information
Summer Day Camps will be held at Birdtown, Painttown, and Big Cove Rec. Centers. Ages 5-13. Cost is $300 for 10 weeks. $50 deposit now, $250 by June 2. Applications can be picked up at the three centers. First 50 children at Birdtown and Painttown and first 20 at...
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