NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program honors participants
The 2019 Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program cohort members completed the year-long program on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Park Volunteer receives Regional Recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Thursday, Sept. 26 that dedicated Park Volunteer, Jim Goddard, has won the National Park Service Southeast Regional Hartzog Award for Enduring Service.
Cherokee named in AARP’s top fall destinations listing
From sipping on apple cider to hiking through the woods while leaves fall around you, fall has its share of cozy moments. Cherokee, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, has been named one of the best fall destinations in a recent survey by the AARP.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Blog to empower Indigenous voices
I started a blog. Ironic really, for a person like me who spent so many years bottling up emotions, stuffing those feelings way down deep and being so cautious as to not let my face give away to what was going on.
COMMENTARY: Going to extremes
We live in a chaotic society. It seems like there is a prevalent split between two very different life philosophies in America.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Don’t miss The Blessing!
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. (These verses contain five characteristics of the New Testament Church. Can we measure up to one of the first of the established churches, under the New Covenant?)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: CMS Boys win four-school meet
The Cherokee Middle School track teams hosted Swain Middle, Andrews Middle and Rosman Middle in a meet on Monday, March 21. The Braves won the boys team event with a score of 75, and the Lady Braves took third with a score of 42. Girls Team Scores: 1 – Swain...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sam Tiger Sr.
Sam Tiger, Sr., 71, of Cherokee and formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away following an extended illness while resting in his home in Cherokee. Sam was born to Tom and Hannah (Mitchelle) Tiger and raised in Oklahoma City and was member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
OBITUARY: Martine “Mondo” Bird
Martine “Mondo” Bird, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Rachel Bird.
OBITUARY: William D. Junaluska
William D. Junaluska, of Cherokee, died on Sept. 27, 2021 with his wife, Marie Junaluska, by his side. William was born in Cherokee on Dec. 30, 1946 to the late Arch Junaluska Sr. and Wilma Taylor Junaluska. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee.
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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