NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
Council supports Clingman’s Dome name change
The area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved legislation during its regular session on Thursday, July 14 that supports changing the name back to that historic, traditional name.
Fire Mountain Trails set for major expansion
Five years after the completion of the original Fire Mountain biking trail system, EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Operations and EBCI Project Management have started work to more than double the trail network on the Qualla Boundary. The project is slated for a 2-million-dollar investment that will see 12 to 15 miles of new trails and much more.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS honors academic excellence at Awards Banquet
The hard work of the top students at Cherokee High School was recognized during the annual Academic Awards Banquet held on the evening of Tuesday, May 14 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Junaluska Leadership Council holds spring session
The 2019 Junaluska Leadership Council (JLC) held their annual Spring Council Session on Friday, May 10.
Cherokee JROTC achieves Honor Unit of Distinction award
The Cherokee High School JROTC Braves Battalion underwent an extensive five-hour inspection on Tuesday, May 7.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Walls and performance evaluations…
How do you feel about stimulus? When you get as old as me, and you cannot stand anything about coffee, nothing, taste, smell, sight, and electric shock is outta the question, it seems that only the color green is good stimulus.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Keeping him with us
“The Holy Ghost operating at church is the same Personage, wanting to participate as an invited and helpful member of our own family households.
COMMENTARY: No ordinary day for extraordinary people
How do you thank someone for securing your freedom and way of life? How do you make someone feel special about their service in the military?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves overcome 17pt deficit to win Sectional title
The Cherokee Braves (25-3) like to give their fans their money’s worth.
BASKETBALL: Braves almost double Blue Ridge in second round win
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) came within one point of doubling Blue Ridge (10-14) in a 1A state playoff second round matchup on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Stamper, Welch lead Lady Braves in 2nd round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (22-4) cruised to an 83-55 win over Rosman (16-11) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert Thomas “Tommy” Reed
Robert Thomas “Tommy” Reed, 67, of Sevierville, Tenn. and formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly of a stroke on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn.
OBITUARY: Sally Catolster Sampson
Sally Catolster Sampson, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jeremiah Long
Jeremiah Long, 63 of the Big Y Community, Loving brother and uncle went to his eternal home Friday, May 14, 2021 surrounded by his family.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Cherokee Exhibit at Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a Cherokee touring exhibit, “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future“, on Saturday, April 26 through Tuesday, May 27 at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The exhibit focuses on Cherokee language and culture, using sound...
Summer Internship Positions available
The Office of the Principal Chief announces two internship positions for the summer 2014. These positions are open to any enrolled member of the Eastern Band who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level educational program. The internship will...
WCU, community partners to sponsor bicycle rodeo April 27
The Office of Career Services at Western Carolina University will sponsor a bicycle rodeo at the Jackson County Recreation Park in Cullowhee from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
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