NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Recognizing service: Post 143 honors veterans during event
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces were honored during an event at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the Council Fire Ballroom at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up
Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located at a building known to many on the Qualla Boundary – the old Tribal Bingo Building.
Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Cherokee; EBCI, U.S. Forest Service sign stewardship agreements
This year’s Capitol Christmas came to Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6, and the event saw the signing of two landmarks agreements between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the U.S. Forest Service.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade set for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Dr. Murray named Western Region Superintendent of the Year
After only two years at the helm as superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), Dr. Michael Murray has garnered a prestigious award.
American Legion Auxiliary – What is the Auxiliary?
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is a Tribe whose members have a strong sense of fighting for freedom. We are lucky to have so many veterans!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions rationale behind being a sovereign nation
I understand there are details within the notion of a “sovereign nation”, yet as long as we continue to push for that over and above the greater good, we are continually going to be seen as a lower class of Americans.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Ready or Not, Here I Come,” Jesus said.
Jesus has told us that the Authority for the healing of others, has already been given to each believer. He has chosen those who are following Him, to be the ones letting others know.
COMMENTARY: I got shot last week
I was able to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot last week.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestler tops in Region
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (30-4) punched his ticket to the big show after finishing atop the podium in the 1A Western Regionals Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cherryville High School.
BASKETBALL: Braves cruise in first round of SMC tournament
Cherokee (20-3) cruised in the first round of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13.
BASKETBALL: Braves clinch SMC title at Swain
When you can win a big game over your rival and clinch a conference title at the same time, it’s a good night.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
OBITUARY: Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy
The family of Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy, 57, of the Birdtown Community, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services Donation Day
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services holds a Donation Day every third Wednesday of every month between 8am - 5pm. If you would like to donate any materials, please feel free to bring them by the Dora Reed Center on the scheduled date and time. They are unable to accept...
Local craft vendors sought for Summer Celebration
The Cherokee Summer Celebration is being held on June 21 at the Cherokee Welcome Center across from the Fairgrounds from 10am - 4pm. There will be free setup which will include a table and two chairs. There is a first-come, first-serve on the tents, so, if you have...
Applications are being taken for the 2014 Cherokee Youth Garden Summer Program
The program runs from June through July and youth must be at least entering 7th grade by August and be an EBCI tribal member or first descendant. Youth will grow food in the beautiful ½ acre organic garden at Kituwah, learn about healthy eating and cooking, promote...
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