NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Eligibility Office celebrates first 150 Days
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Public Health, Jackson County Department of Social Services and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services worked collaboratively for more than a year to bring Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services eligibility to Cherokee.
Slide results in temporary closure of Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 25 that Newfound Gap Road is closed until further notice due to a rockslide that occurred near mile-marker 13 around 9 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 14.
Tribal Finance offers new platform for Minors Trust Fund
If you or your child participate in the EBCI Minors Trust Fund, you may now view the progress of your account online.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee monthly report for January 2018
This January has been one for the books. I started my fourth semester at Carson-Newman University, and I have been preparing for my upcoming travel with my board.
Cherokee Indian Hospital announces new Chief Dental Director
Cherokee Indian Hospital has announced that Dr. Christine Shook, who joined the staff in July 2016, has been selected as the new Chief Dental Director.
Tribal member encouraging recovery through education, podcast, example
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is a busy man. He can be found each day training for extreme running challenges, working on a podcast, and educating people about the reality and dangers of substance abuse.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – PTSD and mental health….issue.
It seems like I’ve been away for a looonnng time, and I have, but not really. I’ve been dealing with a loss that jarred me to my core and made me come to grips with the fact that, no matter what you say, or do, you really can’t prepare yourself.
COMMENTARY: Sgadugi dot org
Have you read the draft constitution? You know, the latest version that has had the eye of government for the past couple of years? The one that, when it was presented to Tribal Council this year, was deemed incomplete and potentially hazardous by some?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Out of darkness…into the light
In Scripture, ‘light’ represents for us our personal education in all that is true, good, pure and holy and is trustworthy.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: My top eight sports movies list
High school sports are finished for the school year and football is still about 80 days away, so what’s left? Well, summer is a great time to watch movies.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee High School should try lacrosse
Cherokee High School has some outstanding athletes – many of whom excel on a regional and state level in basketball, cross country, track and field, football and other sports. But, there is one sport that just seems like such a great fit for the school that isn’t played there – lacrosse.
BASKETBALL: Johnson signs with Sandhills
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, is taking his #22 to the next level. He signed a scholarship on Wednesday, May 27 to play basketball next season for the Sandhills Community College Flyers in Pinehurst.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William “Bill” Smith Jr.
On June 10, 2020, William “Bill” Smith Jr. decided he was ready to leave his earthly home and head off to his next adventure. He is preceded by his father, William Augustus Smith and his mother, Gertrude Smith.
OBITUARY: Deanna A. Beck
Deanna Allene Beck, 25, made her way to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Littlejohn
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing scheduled for April
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, April 2 Friday, April 4 Wednesday, April 9 Friday, April 11 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Wednesday, April 23 Friday, April 25 Wednesday, April 30 The local collection...
Unto These Hills acting audition
March 22 from 2-6pm. Also, if you’re interested in lights, sound, stage crew, etc., stop by the CHA office and fill out an application before March 22. Info: 497-3652
Democratic candidate forum
March 20 from 6-9pm in the historic Jackson County Courthouse Community room. The event is hosted by the Democratic Women of Jackson County and the Jackson County Democratic Party. The candidates in contested races will participate in a structured question and...
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