NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council discusses proposed change to per capita distribution dates
A proposal currently before Tribal Council would change the dates for per capita distribution to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Ord. No. 135 (2022), submitted by former EBCI First Lady Cyndi Lambert, was discussed by Council in a work session on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16.
EBCI Electric Bus celebrated by N.C. Governor and federal EPA Administrator
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and EPA Administrator Michael Regan were among many guests hosted in Cherokee on the morning of Tuesday, March 15 to celebrate the arrival of the Tribe’s first electric school bus, which is the first in the State of North Carolina.
Arrest made in death of eight month old
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office was notified by an out of state medical facility of an alleged assault on an eight month old child, which had taken place within the city limits of Robbinsville, located inside of Graham County. Detectives with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Graham County Department of Social Services began investigating the incident.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest winners
The annual Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest, hosted by the Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley and the Office of the Vice Chief, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 3. Following are the winners: 6 - 9 months division:...
2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods winners
Following are the winners of the 2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods competition hosted by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Office:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: McMillan leads Braves in close one over Rockets
Jason McMillan, Braves senior, hit a three-point shot to tie the game at 3-3 early in the first period of a home game against A.C. Reynolds on Monday, Dec. 7.
BASKETBALL: Braves hustle, shoot well in home opener
Cherokee (2-1) almost tripled Blue Ridge’s (2-2) output as the Braves won their home opener 94-38 on Friday, Dec. 4.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves’ defense shuts down Blue Ridge in home opener
LeLe Lossiah, Lady Braves senior, scored ten more points than the entire Blue Ridge (3-1) team as Cherokee (2-1) won their home opener.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Janene Lynn Flying
Janene Lynn Fying, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus with her loving family near her side.
OBITUARY: Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her mother, Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, also of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun
Jessica Calhoun, 29, of Cherokee, passed away tragically on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 along with her young daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun, 5, also of Cherokee. Known by family and friends as Jet, Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Kalonaheskie.
HAPPENINGS
National Native HIV Awareness Day ribbon event flyer
Birdtown Adult Fast Pitch Softball League meeting and sign ups
April 3 at 6:30pm at the Birdtown Rec. Center. You can sign up with your team or as an individual player. Registration fee $35 per player. Men and Women.
Constructive Conflict Resolution seminar
April 10 from 10am – 4pm at the Fairfield Inn in Cherokee. This workshop will help you identify what causes interpersonal conflict and make conflict constructive, rather than destructive. Session leaders are Bill Mauldin and Betty McRae. Space is limited so sign up...
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