NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Taylor has restrictions lifted; trial date confirmed
Former Tribal Council member Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his final pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Tribal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
New housing development opens in Yellowhill Community
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30. The housing development is located off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee information signs added at Lake Chatuge
In addition to sites along the Quanassee Path in Hayesville, people now have two more places to go to get information about the Cherokee and their communities, thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) partnership with Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA).
Cashwell wins $271K at WSOP Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has officially wrapped up its August World Series of Poker Circuit event. Billy Cashwell, from Stedman, won the Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee earning $271,234 and a circuit ring.
Arch named to Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners for 2019
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Chrissy Arch, chief operating officer (COO) at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, to the Board of Examiners for the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
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
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves more than double Pine Lake Prep
The Lady Braves (21-4) held Pine Lake Prep (11-14) to single digit scoring numbers in each of the four periods in their 1A state playoff first round match-up on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: 1A West Region state playoff results (First Round)
These are the results of the boys and girls 1A West Region state basketball playoff games from Tuesday, Feb. 23 as well as second round pairings for Thursday, Feb. 25.
WRESTLING: TOINEETA WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (33-4) defeated Princeton’s Michael Daughtry (44-7) in the final round of the State Finals to become the 2016 NCHSAA 1A 145lbs state champion on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Bird
Carolyn Sue Bird, 62, of the Snowbird Community, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. She was born in Swain County on June 12, 1959 to the late William Bird and Ellen Bird who survives her.
OBITUARY: Jalee Monique Panther
Jalee Monique Panther, 19-year-old daughter of Jamie Panther and Jami Kirkland, born July 2, 2002 passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
OBITUARY: Stancil Jumper Jr.
Stancil Jumper Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. , 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stancil Jumper Sr. and Nola Long Teleskie.
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...
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