NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Fire Mountain Trails set for major expansion
Five years after the completion of the original Fire Mountain biking trail system, EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Operations and EBCI Project Management have started work to more than double the trail network on the Qualla Boundary. The project is slated for a 2-million-dollar investment that will see 12 to 15 miles of new trails and much more.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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).
Mobile Chiropractic brings convenient care to Cherokee
Chiropractic care is something that is more than commonplace in most towns and cities. Zoom in on Cherokee, and there’s not a single private chiropractor. This is something Dr. Eric Shapiro and his wife, Beth Lingerfelt, slowly started to realize.
4-H youth win at District Public Speaking Competition
Several Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H youth placed at the West District 4-H Activity Day at McDowell High School in Marion on Saturday, June 15.
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
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.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee travels to Murphy for four-team meet
MURPHY – The Cherokee varsity track teams traveled to Murphy on Wednesday, April 20 for a three-team meet with Murphy, Hayesville and Robbinsville. The meet was originally scheduled to be held at Robbinsville but was moved to Murphy due to track issues...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Daniel Dean Walkingstick Sr.
Daniel Dean Walkingstick Sr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late John Walkingstick and Emma Walkingstick.
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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