NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
Council supports Clingman’s Dome name change
The area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved legislation during its regular session on Thursday, July 14 that supports changing the name back to that historic, traditional name.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Creations opens new, art-based storefront
Qualla Creations, a business of the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA), opened its doors officially in downtown Cherokee on Friday, July 12.
Tribal member participates in Cancer Walk-A-Thon
James “Bopper” Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the 8th Annual 24 Indianapolis on June 28-29.
EBCI high school students participate in Judaculla Camp at WCU
Fifteen high school students from across the region who are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians had an opportunity to experience college life first-hand as the second annual Judaculla Camp was held June 17-21 at Western Carolina University (WCU).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upset with price for diabetic syringes
I find it very disturbing that the Cherokee pharmacy charges 10x the usual amount for diabetic syringes.
COMMENTARY: It is past time for EBCI to get serious about No Kill
Let our New Year’s resolution be that we will get serious and take action to make Cherokee and the Qualla Boundary a no-kill sanctuary for animals.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fear can be real, or the Devils’ false evidence appearing real
“We are known as the saints of the Most High God,” explained Rev. Melton. “However, because we live in a fallen world, we are subject to some fears, cautionary real ones, and can be tested by those not real.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: CMS teams compete at Conference Championship
The Cherokee Middle School boys and girls track teams traveled to Robbinsville on Monday, April 25 for the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Track and Field Championship.
Cherokee Braves 2016 Football Schedule
Cherokee Braves 2016 Football Schedule
NCHSAA releases conference realignments
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released its conference realignments for 2017-21 on Thursday, April 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr.
Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27. He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.
OBITUARY: Carol Ann Finckbone
Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home.
OBITUARY: Laura Beth Shuttle
Laura Beth Shuttle unexpectedly died Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at the age of 63. Preceeded by her mother, Mary Lambert, and her brother, Wesley Lambert.
HAPPENINGS
Roller Derby bout
May 17 at Swain County Rec. Center in Bryson City. Doors open at 5pm, bout starts at 6pm. Smoky Mountain Roller Girls vs. URGE (Upstate Roller Girl Evolution). $5 at brownpapertickets.com, $7 at door, 7 and under are free. This is a benefit for the Cherokee...
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...
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