NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unity and cooperation at forefront as EBCI tribal leaders take oath of office
Principal Chief Michell Hicks spoke of a commitment to service and unity for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as he addressed hundreds prior to being sworn in for his fourth term.
Interior Department launches effort to preserve Federal Indian Boarding School oral history
The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26 the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system.
Earthworks in Ohio designated as the Nation’s 25th World Heritage Site
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland applauded the decision on Tuesday, Sept. 19 by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to include on the World Heritage List Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a group of eight ancient earthwork sites in southern Ohio.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
“EBCI Strong” shirts making a statement and helping local food pantries
One Cherokee business is making t-shirts that are making a positive statement and helping local food pantries during the quarantine time of COVID-19.
Red Cross partnering with Wolftown Community Club on Blood Drive
Amid closures and cancellations due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), blood donations in the region have declined dramatically.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: My most unpopular commentaries
Even in the heat of the final days of an election that will determine who sits in the most powerful seats of tribal government, and referendum questions that will determine one of the most hotly-debated issues on the Qualla Boundary, any push to get out the vote is met with a collective yawn.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: It takes Holy Spirit boldness, courage, and confidence
Read Acts 4:23-31; Proverbs 21:2-3, Ephesians 3:12, Proverbs 28:1, Matthew 29:16.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Championship
In what will be the biggest week-and-a-half of poker guarantees in the casino’s history, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is setting the stage to wrap up the 2015-16 WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit Season and begin the 2016-17 Season.
WRESTLING: Cherokee Life Recreation hosts John Hohmann Clinic
The Cherokee Life Recreation held a wrestling clinic last week at the Wolfetown Gym with John Hohmann, an Olympic wrestling coach with an extensive resume and background in the sport.
BASKETBALL: Tullos let go as Braves head coach
Coach Willis Tullos, who garnered his 600th career win this past season, will not be at the helm of the Cherokee Braves boys basketball team this upcoming season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton
Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton, 64, of Cherokee, went on her journey on Monday, March 7, 2022.
OBITUARY: John Allison
John Allison, 64, of Cherokee passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.
OBITUARY: Hugh Noland Queen
Hugh Noland Queen, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence. He is the son of the late Daniel and Sherrill Queen.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Friday, May 2 Wednesday, May 7 Friday, May 9 Wednesday, May 14 Friday, May 16 Wednesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 28 Friday, May 30 Monday, June 2 Tuesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday,...
‘An Evening with Shane Bitney Crone’ set for April 24 at WCU
“An Evening with Shane Bitney Crone” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the Blue Ridge Conference Room of Western Carolina University’s Balsam Hall.
Mollie Blankenship’s 95th Birthday
April 26 from 2-3:30pm at the Yellowhill Community Building.
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