NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
TERO holds Tribal Contract Training
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) held a training on Wednesday, July 20 to help program personnel better understand the Independent Contract Agreement (ICA), which is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) standardized contractual agreement for establishing formal working relationships for products and services. Hosted by Terri Henry, executive director of TERO, the training was conducted by Michael McConnell, EBCI’s attorney general.
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
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...
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC student helps WCU archive Cherokee language documents
Over the past 15 years, the Cherokee Language Program (CLP) at Western Carolina University has compiled and digitized thousands of Cherokee language documents and media files.
Longs named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year
Harold and Nancy Long, the owners of Long Family Farms and Gallery in Murphy, are the 2019 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Harold is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal member makes Activity Book featuring EBCI
Families coming to Cherokee will now have the opportunity to further their education about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) thanks to a new book.
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: Lady Braves win SMC tourney, Coach Mintz gets 300th
When you can win the conference tournament title and give your head coach a milestone win at the same time, it’s a good day.
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners hosting 4th Annual Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners are presenting their 4th annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 28.
ON THE SIDELINES: Roll on Braves Nation…or, is it Brave Nation?
This entire article revolves around the use of the letter “s”. To use or not to use, that truly is the question.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert Eugene Flippo
Robert Eugene Flippo, age 64, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, April 30, 2021. He is the son of the late Emmett Flippo and Mary Sue Hendrix Tipton.
OBITUARY: Jimmy Nathan Williams
Jimmy Nathan Williams, 27, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 1, 2021.
OBITUARY: James Pepion
James Pepion, 40, of Cherokee, went to his eternal home.
HAPPENINGS
Holy Week and Easter Services at Cherokee Wesleyan Church
April 17 at 6pm – Special Communion Service commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. April 18 at 6pm – Good Friday Service recalling Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. April 20 at 10am – Sunday School for all ages, 11am – Special Easter Service...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 17)
Non-profit gathering planned for area
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation announces a meet and greet for area non-profit organizations wishing to apply for 2014 grants from the community fund. Non-profits are invited to bring information related to upcoming projects to share with the board...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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