NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Missing Tennessee man found deceased by Park Rangers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers found the deceased body of a missing Tennessee man in a remote section of the park near Balsam Mountain, North Carolina. Bryce Evans, age 23, of Knoxville, Tenn., was reported missing by his family earlier this week.
Council: State should accept EBCI cards for alcohol, tobacco purchases
Tribal Council passed Res. No. 370 (2022) unanimously during its regular session on Thursday, Aug. 4 that gives its support to an idea to change North Carolina law to add EBCI tribal cards as a valid form of identification when purchasing alcohol and tobacco within the state.
Fatality near Milepost 358 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
On Tuesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 10:28 a.m., Blue Ridge Parkway Dispatch operators received a call of a single motor vehicle collision near milepost 358, just south of Mount Mitchell.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Friends expanding program, enhancing cultural sharing
For many visitors to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a Cherokee Friend is their first glimpse into the world of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribal member graduates from Homegrown Leaders program
Doris Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, graduated from the Homegrown Leaders program
Fariello receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Author and curator Anna Fariello received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Folk Art Center during the annual meeting of the Southern Highland Craft Guild recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to election volunteers
With the most contentious Presidential election in modern American history coming to a close, there is enough finger-pointing going on to satisfy even the most cynical.
COMMENTARY: Who has your ear?
There is no lack of advice and “expert” direction when it comes to COVID-19. Many of us are on information overload with aily pounding from the experts and those who believe they are experts.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: It’s time to be the Glory-filled Church
understanding, they are the Truth. “I get ready before church service,”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Panther commits to Carson-Newman
Kennan Panther, Braves senior linebacker, announced on Tuesday, March 22 that he has committed to play football this fall at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City.
ON THE SIDELINES: All-Star games promote camaraderie, fun
You could tell from the moment they took the court for warm-ups that the boys West vs. Midwest All-Star game was going to be a fun one.
SPORTS FLASHBACK: Theodore Owl Reed: Education pioneer, Carlisle Indians member
In the early 1900s, Theodore “Ted” Owl Reed, an EBCI tribal member, left his home in North Carolina to begin a life-long search for higher education in the service of Native Americans.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard Gregory George
Richard Gregory George, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Richard was born to Grace George of Jackson County.
OBITUARY: No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson
No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson.
OBITUARY: Emily Walkingstick West
Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick.
HAPPENINGS
Jake Owen to play Harrah’s Cherokee
His roots are fairly easy to describe. Jake Owen was raised in the coastal town of Vero Beach, FL. He and his fraternal twin Jarrod grew up in the sand and surf. Both boys attended Florida State. That's where music became Jake Owen's true focus. He suffered a severe...
Call for nominations for leadership programs
The Coulter Regional Leadership Program and the Cherokee Right Path Adult Leadership Program are both seeking nominations. The Coulter Regional Leadership Program is accepting nominations for participation in the 2014-15 program. This 12-month leadership program is...
Memorial Service for Col. William Holland Thomas
May 3 at 1pm at the Greenhill Cemetery in Waynesivlle. This event is sponsored by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Colonel William Holland Thomas, Camp 2231, Waynesville. Anyone who is a descendant of a soldier who served in Thomas' Legion will be publicly...
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