NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD seizes over 900 lbs. of marijuana, guns in Cherokee Co. arrests
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 9, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. Upon arrival, CIPD Patrol Officer Christopher Harris spoke with a male and female subject on foot near the casino and the casino hotel entrance.
Council passes legislation to limit smoking at Casinos
Patrons and employees at either of the casino properties owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will no longer be subject to smoking on a large scale. Tribal Council passed Ord. No. 3 (2021) during its regular session on Thursday, Dec. 9 which limits where people can smoke at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in Murphy.
Cherokee National Research Center celebrates grand opening
Tribal officials celebrated the grand opening of the Cherokee National Research Center in Tahlequah, Okla. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The state-of-the-art facility is serving as a temporary home to the Nation’s foremost collection of historic Cherokee-related documents and cultural artifacts from the 1700s through present day.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade route changing
The route for this year’s 106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 2 will be different than in the past few years.
Cherokee youth place at 4-H competitions
Two Cherokee youth represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians well at two recent 4-H Presentation Competitions. Kaelin Jones and Lucian Davis both placed in the 11-13 age group at the District Competition held in June at Madison High School as well as the State Competition held July 21 at N.C. State University in Raleigh.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness blesses beyond measure
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”
COMMENTARY: What we see
We should be routinely maintaining our greenways and exploring ways to refurbish or replace the aging stock of buildings in the most prominent and visible areas of the Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Year of Caring
When you work in government, you meet a few public servants. That is what government work is-public service.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves almost double Rosman in road win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (10-3) were on fire as they came close to doubling the output of the Rosman Lady Tigers in a conference road win on Friday, Jan. 8.
WRESTLING: Braves fall to the Cougars in a non-Conference match
The Cherokee Braves fell to the Asheville Cougars 54-24 in a non-conference bout on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the Asheville High School.
BASKETBALL: Braves blast Black Knights in road win
The Cherokee Braves (9-3) played strong defense in a 27-point win (87-60) against the Robbinsville Black Knights (4-3) in a key Smoky Mountain Conference match-up on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster
Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jannie McCray Thompson
Jannie McCray Thompson, 70, of Cherokee, entered into God’s loving arms surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 20, 2020. Jannie was born on March 13, 1950 to the late Robert and Mamie McCray.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 10)
Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration
Vendors, gospel singers, and Corn Hole tournament participants are being sought for the Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration on April 26. Vendor tables and chairs available for $10.Corn Hole entry fee $20/team. Info: Cindy West 269-6337
R.C.W. returns to Wolftown Gym
Reservation Championship Wrestling (R.C.W.) will bring another high-flying, action-packed wrestling show to Wolftown Gym on Saturday, April 12. R.C.W. is the first Native American-owned and operated wrestling foundation and features local wrestlers as well as...
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