NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Planning updates for 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair
The planning of this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), scheduled for Oct. 4-8, was delayed at first but is now moving forward.
EBCI, Caesar’s partner for a casino in Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has partnered with Caesar’s Entertainment on a new $650 million casino that is being called Caesar’s Virginia.
Franklin man gets life in prison after admitting to killing infant son
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Franklin man will serve life in prison after admitting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Macon County Superior Court to killing his infant son.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hill to receive Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists
The fall 2019 recipient of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: In no uncertain terms
Just a few years ago, a constitution for our Tribe was a hot topic. Most of the discussion revolved around the idea that a constitution was desperately needed, and the only real debate was what it was going to look like.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Anger with boundaries of forgiveness
We must each learn how to best deal with the volatile emotion of anger which can arise in just our daily living together on this Earth.
COMMENTARY: Is it public or is it not?
There was a recent discussion by Tribal Council that took place regarding the efforts to approve tribal dollars of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for use in the purchase of a commercial casino in Indiana. It was a heated discussion.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts five-school meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a five-school meet on Wednesday, March 16. Hayesville won the boys team contest with 167 points and Robbinsville won the girls team with 153 points. Following are results for each event: Girls Team Scores 1 –...
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Cornhole Championship
The American Cornhole League’s 2016 Championships of Bags (COB’s) will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee on July 21-24.
ON THE SIDELINES: Good job Coach Tullos, Coach Mintz
Last week, I wrote about the accomplished seasons of the Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams. This week, I’m going to write about a big reason for those accomplishments –
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Katie Johnson
Katie Johnson, 64, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Elementary Kindergarten Registration
May 15 from 3-6pm at the Cherokee Elementary School. Info: 554-5020
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 24)
Annual Music of the Mountains Festival scheduled
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its 10th annual Music of the Mountains celebration Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. This event now spans an entire weekend, with performances of traditional music in neighboring communities, including an entire...
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