NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI to receive $43.3 million more in ARP than previously expected
Cory Blankenship, EBCI Secretary of Treasury, had some good news for the leaders and members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during a report to Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 17. The discussion centered around ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding for the Tribe.
Tribal ABC Store to open in Cherokee
Cherokee will soon have its own ABC store. The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is currently working on the Tribal ABC Store which it hopes to open in early March.
CIPD SWAT arrests Asheville man wanted on numerous drug, firearm warrants
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) SWAT Team arrested Danquon Shermaine Brown, a 31-year-old male of Asheville, on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frankiewicz named Miss Native American USA
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, was crowned the 2018-19 Miss Native American USA on the evening of Friday, Aug. 24 at a pageant in Tempe, Ariz.
Cherokee Boys Club elects new Board
The Cherokee Boys Club held an election on Thursday, Aug. 23 for its Board of Directors.
“Unto These Hills” closes for season, presents staff awards
The 2018 season of the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” closed on Saturday, Aug. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Communities apply land-based knowledge and practice in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Oginitsi Selu, the corn mother and Cherokee first woman, shared a final meal with her children and told them to drag her dead body across the field so they might grow corn themselves.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be not afraid!
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rest in the Lord
Coneys (Rock badgers) teach us about wise building.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves finish regular season strong at Hayesville
The Cherokee Braves (4-7) finished the 2015 regular season with a strong victory over the hosting Hayesville Yellow Jackets (3-8) on Friday, Nov. 6 with a final score of 45-28.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert takes sixth at Regional Meet
Cherokee’s Darius Lambert, Smoky Mountain Conference runner-up, took sixth place at the 1A West Regional Cross Country meet held at Asheville Christian on Saturday, Oct. 31 with a time of 17:18.62.
FOOTBALL: Black Knights score 14 in fourth to top Braves
The final score didn’t reflect it, but it was a close game until about five minutes left as the Cherokee Braves (3-7) hosted the Robbinsville Black Knights (7-2) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle
The family of Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle, 27, of Cherokee is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
OBITUARY: Diane Glover
Diane Glover, born in Riverside, Calif. and a resident of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Sept. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Glen H. Thomas
Glen H. Thomas, 1940-2020, went home peacefully, Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior.
HAPPENINGS
Jones-Bowman cornhole tournament
5th Sunday Singing
March 30 at 2pm at Zion Hill. Pastor Michael Brown invites everyone and all singers.
Yard Sale
March 29 from 8am – 1pm at the BIA. This is being sponsored by the Big Cove Pentecostal Church.
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