NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Recovered remains positively identified as EBCI tribal member
After a forensic investigation of the bone fragments recovered in May from a residence off Mulberry Road in Macon County, the victim has been identified as 42-year-old Tina Walkingstick Frizsell, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Frizsell was residing in Mountain City, Ga., when her brother, Gregory Justus, contacted local law enforcement reporting her missing in late May.
Cherokee Police Commission discusses drugs, self-governance issues
The Cherokee Police Commission discussed several issues during their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11 including drug activity on the Qualla Boundary as well as self-governance for law enforcement of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Planning updates for 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair
The planning of this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), scheduled for Oct. 4-8, was delayed at first but is now moving forward.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CFWNC awards Educational Grants to Swain County High School
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced recently two grants totaling $1,600 for Swain County High School from the Learning Links grant program, which provide local teachers with funding for activities designed to make required coursework engaging and relevant for their students.
River Kane to host Inaugural Christmas Toy Drive for Cherokee Youth
River Kane, an emerging rock band based out of Cherokee, is hosting their inaugural Christmas Toy Drive benefiting Cherokee Youth at their upcoming concert on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: COVID Tourism
Since the early 1950s, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has depended on tourism in some form or fashion to be a sustaining economic community driver.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is watching us!
“‘Obedience is better than sacrifice, saith the Lord,’ stated Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: The more things change, the more they remain the same…
It’s official. Things are gonna get worse before they get better.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Hayesville tops Braves in high-scoring affair
Sports fans surely got their money’s worth as the Cherokee JV Braves (0-1) and the Hayesville JV Yellow Jackets combined for a whopping 98 points.
GOLF: Sampson and Stamper edge out a tight battle; lead Cherokee to victory
The Cherokee Lady Braves won their second golf match of the season at the par-36 Mill Creek Golf Club in Franklin
Pro Wrestling returning to Cherokee
Professional wrestling action is coming back to Cherokee as Reservation Championship Wrestling (RCW) returns to Wolfetown Gym on Saturday, Sept. 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Florence Marie Lewis
Florence Marie Lewis, of Dade City, Fla., returned to the lord while asleep at home Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a two-and-half-year battle with chemical-induced pulmonary fibrosis. She was a member of Christ Fellowship in Tampa.
OBITUARY: Kenneth Ronald Blankenship
Kenneth Ronald Blankenship, 78 of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2021 at his home with family.
OBITUARY: Ancil Crutchfield
Ancil Crutchfield, 84, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2021 peacefully at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Central Schools openings
The following positions are open until filled: Secretary/NASIS Registrar Elementary Receptionist Teacher Assistants* Agriculture Education Teacher** Technology Engineer and Design Teacher** Trade and Industrial Teacher** Substitute Custodians Substitute Teachers*...
Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour Child and Frybread Fundraiser
Harrah’s employment ad for the week of March 13
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