NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee School Board holds first meeting of 2023
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met for the first time this year on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Kayaker’s body recovered near The Sinks in the Park
Water level receded in the Little River overnight making it possible for National Park Service rangers to recover the body of 61-year-old Carl Keaney of Knoxville, Tenn.
Tribal Council Special Election Unofficial Results
Tribal Council Special Election Unofficial Results
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Animal Control taking steps with Adoption Program
Over the last two years, EBCI Animal Control has been trying to change its public image.
Signs at entrances to Qualla Boundary to honor Eddie Swimmer
The first World Champion Hoop Dancer lives in the Big Cove Community and is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Now, the thousands of people who come onto the Qualla Boundary each year will know that fact as well.
EBCI member realizes dream of being a published author
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat alone in the bleachers. She stared at her phone screen, squeaking basketball shoes acting as white noise in the background.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Is leaving really leaving when the crazies won’t let you leave?
It seems that the Catawba are nearly ready to start breaking ground on their gaming facility near Charlotte as the N.C. Governor recently signed off on a state gaming compact.
COMMENTARY: Economic Diversification – Are we there yet?
We have been saying it for years. The Tribe needs to diversify. For years, for decades, we have talked about how much we need to diversify.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves top 100 for sixth time
A total of 10 Cherokee (17-3, 9-1) players scored as the Braves topped 100 points for the sixth time this season in a big 102-62 win at home against Robbinsville (6-8, 2-6) on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves clinch share of SMC title
It was a good news day. Punxsatawney Phil didn’t see his shadow predicting an early spring and the Cherokee Lady Braves (16-4, 10-0) clinched at least a share of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title.
ON THE SIDELINES: Hey look, there goes a bandwagon…
I’m laughing this week at the number of Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos fans popping up.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARIES: Paul LeRoy Lambert Jr.
aul LeRoy Lambert left his earthly home on Saturday, Aug. 21 to be with his Father in Heaven whom he strived daily to serve, glorify, and honor. Paul was born on Dec. 24, 1945 to Paul Lambert Sr and Evelyn G Shields Lambert in Saline, Mich.
HAPPENINGS
Wolftown Community Club Easter Event
April 12 at 1pm. The Easter Bunny is supposed to make an appearance and have treats for the children. See the Easter Bunny and take photos.
Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1991, the Spin Doctors released their full-length debut album Pocket Full Of Kryptonite, co-produced by Peter Denenberg and Frankie LaRocka. Relentless touring and a wave of positive press kept the album alive into the next year, when sales began to increase...
SCC open house for Project SEARCH
April 10 at 6pm at the Jackson Campus. SCC is one of three North Carolina colleges selected for Project SEARCH, a program that helps students with disabilities by giving them on-the-job training through an internships with local businesses. The one-year program...
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