NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Representative Bill Taylor facing domestic violence charges
Tribal Council Representative Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor (Wolftown) faces three charges following an alleged incident with his wife on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Post 143 hosts a Veteran’s Honoring Ceremony at Cherokee Indian Fair
Reuben Taylor, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a decorated World War II veteran, saluted as the colors of the EBCI and the United States of America were presented.
Cherokee man sentenced to 14 years for second degree murder in Indian Country
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder was sentenced to 168 months in prison on Monday, Oct. 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
4-H Youth teach Trail of Tears workshop in Raleigh
“We’re Still Here: The Trail of Tears and the Strength of the Cherokee People” was the title of a workshop created and presented by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H youth and adult volunteers in Raleigh during North Carolina 4-H Congress last month.
Eriquezzo wins Global Casino Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee
For the second time, Ryan Eriquezzo has found himself at the top of the Global Casino Championship, taking home $279,431 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
EBCI Animal Control taking steps with Adoption Program
Over the last two years, EBCI Animal Control has been trying to change its public image.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Variants and mutations….
As you may have heard, Senator Ted Cruz showed his constituents in Texas how he really, really cares for them when he, and family, and others, bolted for Cancun, Mexico during the polar vortex weather
EDITORIAL: COVID response from EBCI should be praised
As you look at the municipalities surrounding the Qualla Boundary, you see slow movement through the age-based phases of inoculation in local populations.
COMMENTARY: Give Cherokee a makeover
Cherokee needs a makeover, but it must be one with purpose. Allowing haphazard advertising placements and disjointed building facades will not achieve the uniform traditional look that will represent us in the light we desire.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
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 –...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Eugene Anthony Rodriguez
Eugene Anthony Rodriguez, age 67, passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Louise Cabe
Louise Cabe, age 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Cabe.
OBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.
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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