NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New housing development opens in Yellowhill Community
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30. The housing development is located off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
School Board finishes November business with virtual polls
In lieu of a second monthly meeting, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held polls via email and cell phone message to wrap up any remaining business from November.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC student helps WCU archive Cherokee language documents
Over the past 15 years, the Cherokee Language Program (CLP) at Western Carolina University has compiled and digitized thousands of Cherokee language documents and media files.
Longs named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year
Harold and Nancy Long, the owners of Long Family Farms and Gallery in Murphy, are the 2019 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Harold is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal member makes Activity Book featuring EBCI
Families coming to Cherokee will now have the opportunity to further their education about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) thanks to a new book.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Come with great expectations
As Pastor Melton began, “The problem with the Church in today’s world is we seem to be coming to see only the dead pews. Maybe we’re coming to greet a few people, leave an offering, listen to the music, or listen to the preaching.
COMMENTARY: Getting in the Zone
Zoning has been a dirty word in Cherokee for as long as I can remember. In a discussion during one of my early days in working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the subject was brought up by one of the folks less educated on the history of the subject on the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Pick a side
Well, the time is finally up on us. If you haven’t already done so, then it is time to pick a side.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS 2016-17 Wrestling Schedule
CHS 2016-17 Wrestling Schedule
FOOTBALL: Mintz has over 300 yards total offense in Braves playoff loss
Tye Mintz, Braves sophomore quarterback, accounted for over 300 yards of total offense in a first round playoff loss at Andrews on Friday, Nov. 13.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert places fourth at state…named All-State
Darius Lambert, freshman member of the Cherokee High School cross country team, has been lighting up courses all year long. He finished his season with a bang by placing fourth overall at the 1A State Championship meet at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville on Saturday, Nov. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert “Bobby” Francis Stamper
Robert “Bobby” Francis Stamper, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
OBITUARY: Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr.
Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27. He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.
OBITUARY: Carol Ann Finckbone
Carol Ann Finckbone, 67, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Teena Watty
March 21 at 11am at the Cherokee Youth Center. Chili and Frybread $8.00. For orders, call Francine 497-2321
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of March 20)
WCU School of Music to present April Fools’ Day concert
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Music will present an April Fools’ Day concert Tuesday, April 1, that will feature surprises and unusual talents of faculty musicians. Faculty members performing in the concert will include Shannon Thompson,...
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