NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council approves $75 million for The 407: Gateway to Adventure & Puy du Fou Partnership
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council approved $75 million during its regular session on Thursday, May 5 for Phase I of ”The 407: Gateway to Adventure” in Sevierville, Tenn, including the development of a spectacular immersive show produced by Puy du Fou
EBCI marks MMIW Awareness Day
With the smell of white sage in the air, an American Bald Eagle flew over the Unity Field in Cherokee on the warm spring evening of Thursday, May 5. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) were present honoring missing and murdered women of the Tribe at a candlelight vigil held on the National Day of Awareness for MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women).
“Say their names!”: Walk highlights crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The color red, the official color of the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) movement, marked the day in the form of ribbon skirts, t-shirts, badges, and more as Cherokee community members took awareness of a crisis to the streets.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Write the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair Theme and win a prize
If you are an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, you are eligible to submit the entry form for the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair theme.
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd quarter
Warriors of Anikituhwa invited back to London
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was put on a world stage on New Year’s Day. Members of the Warriors of Anikituhwa, joined by other members of the Tribe, participated in the annual London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: COVID Tourism
Since the early 1950s, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has depended on tourism in some form or fashion to be a sustaining economic community driver.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is watching us!
“‘Obedience is better than sacrifice, saith the Lord,’ stated Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: The more things change, the more they remain the same…
It’s official. Things are gonna get worse before they get better.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Toineeta becomes the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the West
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta achieved a major career milestone as he defeated the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the west
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves pound Hayesville with threes
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-4, 8-0) remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference by draining three-point shots all night in a home game against the Hayesville Yellow Jackets (5-12, 1-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
BASKETBALL: Braves vault into first place with win over Hayesville
The Cherokee Braves (15-3, 7-1) vaulted into first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a 109-80 home win over former first place holder Hayesville (13-4, 6-1) on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther
Richard Steve “Ricky” Luther age 63, of Cherokee, formerly of Andrews, passed away unexpectedly in his home in the Wolftown Community on March 11, 2021.
OBITUARY: Harold R. Rattler
Harold R. Rattler, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 8, 2021.
OBITUARY: Florence Marie Lewis
Florence Marie Lewis, of Dade City, Fla., returned to the lord while asleep at home Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a two-and-half-year battle with chemical-induced pulmonary fibrosis. She was a member of Christ Fellowship in Tampa.
HAPPENINGS
WCU School of Music to hold saxophone concert April 22
Saxophonist Ian Jeffress, accompanied by pianist Lillian Pearson, will present a recital as part of Western Carolina University’s Catamount Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
Cherokee Turkey Season opens Saturday
Cherokee’s spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 12. You are invited to participate as a field reporter and submit turkey harvest data to the Cherokee department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management. This information is important to help the department...
Jackson County Democratic Party Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
April 15 at 6:30pm in the new conference room of the Jackson County Board of Elections, located at 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva. All Democrats are invited to attend the meeting.
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