NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
General Welfare Exclusion program approved by Tribal Council
The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed Ord. No. 369 (2022), which will allow for the creation of the General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Program.
School Board reviews public health vending machines
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held its final meeting of the year this past Monday, Dec. 5.
Chief Sneed: All three Cherokee tribes should have Congressional delegate representation
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives that was promised in the Treaty of New Echota in 1835. Richard G. Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), thinks that all three federally recognized Cherokee tribes should be represented by a delegate or delegates in Congress.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chris Young to play at Harrah’s Cherokee
County music star Chris Young is set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, Aug. 30.
Honoring Nikwasi event commemorates deed transfer of sacred mound
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined Nikwasi Initiative and Town of Franklin officials for an event, called Honoring Nikwasi, at the Big Bear Shelter across the street from the mound on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 24 to commemorate the historic transfer.
Veteran’s Corner: Jasper Thomas Garrett Jr.
Jasper Thomas Garrett Jr. sat in testing at United States Navy Boot Camp when he heard a familiar sound. It was something that he had learned from his father while growing up and was now about to change his life.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Second Shot
Roughly four weeks ago, I received my first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine inoculation. Wednesday, Feb. 24, I went in for the second shot.
COMMENTARY: Rep. Clampitt responds to One Feather commentary
A recent opinion post in the Cherokee One Feather by Angela Lewis entitled “COMMENTARY: That would never happen here” has prompted this state representative to again reaffirm my support of the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
COMMENTARY: That would never happen here
If you have seen or listened to the news last week then you are aware of the devastation that a winter storm brought to Texas and many southern states.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: 1A West Region state playoff results (Second Round)
These are the results of the second round games for the 1A West Region boys and girls basketball playoffs.
BASKETBALL: Braves hit milestones in first round win
It was a night to remember for Cherokee as their coach was honored, one of their players hit a milestone scoring mark, and the team set a state record. And, they won a playoff game.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Barbara T. Owle
Barbara T. Owle, age 68, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Owle was born Oct. 14, 1952, in Cherokee to the late Tom Teesateskie and the late Jeanette Rattler Teesateskie.
OBITUARIES: Desiree Joyce George
Desiree Joyce “Desi” George, age 62, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins
Sandra Leigh Ledford Robbins, 41, of Whittier, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1980 to Gail Ledford Johnson, who survives her.
HAPPENINGS
Easter Sunrise Service at Antioch Baptist Church
April 20 at 7am. The church is located on Cooper’s Creek Road, and everyone is welcome.
Presentation at WCU to address roadside trash, small mammals
A presentation on roadside trash and its implications for small mammals will be delivered Thursday, April 24, at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Ultimate Elvis Tribute contest
Elvis is once again in the building, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort hosts the annual Tribute Artist contest. The winner of the Cherokee Finale will go on to compete against 20-30 other hopefuls from around the world at the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist...
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