NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
One arrested during Old #4 search warrant
On Monday, Aug. 23, CIPD (Cherokee Indian Police Dept.) Officers served a search warrant at 3372 Old Number Four Road.
Police Commission pushes back against ordinance changes
The EBCI Police Commission held its first formal meeting with new police chief Josh Taylor on Thursday, Aug. 12. The meeting lasted four hours and saw some frustrated exchanges throughout.
Park announces cause of death in 2020 Hazel Creek fatality
The North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner recently released a final report confirming that Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor Patrick Madura died last summer likely due to trauma caused by a bear.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000.
SCC announces president’s, dean’s lists for fall semester
More than 165 students made the president’s list, and 158 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
AROUND THE REZ: Cherokee Skate Park a good investment for Tribe
The Cherokee Action Sports Park, more commonly known as the Cherokee Skate Park, opened on a warm, sunny day in early June 2011.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Choosing Senior Wellness Complex over Adventure Park is wise
My daughter, who is now a sophomore at the University of Iowa, was merely 9-months-old when the Tribal Planning Board brought in the first legislation dealing with building a water park (referred to as an Adventure Park later) in Cherokee.
COMMENTARY: Healthy options are few on Qualla Boundary
I, like many others, have been disheartened but not surprised by the recent five-year study presented by the EBCI Health Board.
COMMENTARY: I.T., please.
In the past several days, we’ve been experiencing several interruptions owing to a lack of network connectivity at the office.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley, Toineeta named CHS Athletes of the Year
Cherokee High School seniors Jaron Bradley and Kendall Toineeta were named the Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletic Awards program held Thursday, May 21 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
TRACK & FIELD: Tribal members place at state meet
Several EBCI tribal members place at the 1A State Track & Field Championship held at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro on Friday, May 15.
ON THE SIDELINES: Championships are won during the summer
There’s the old saying that “Champions are made in the offseason”. Well, for high school and college athletes, the offseason is definitely during the summer.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird
Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27.
OBITUARY: Tina Johnson Bowers
Tina Johnson Bowers, 50, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Cherokee after a hard but short battle with cancer.
OBITUARY: Alan Dean Thompson
Alan Dean Thompson, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Reginald and Lavenia Chiltoskie Thompson.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting
March 18 from 3-4:30pm (new time) at the EBCI Extension office. The group is currently involved in several projects and would love to hear the community’s thoughts.
Monitor aquatic inserts with WATR group
Did you know that common insects and other small animals in a creek can provide an indication of the pollution status of the creek, itself? Help the environment, and contribute two to three hours in the spring and fall. You will work with a small friendly team...
Coggins Testing for horses
March 15 at Cherokee Animal Care. Coggins test and vaccination $16 at reduced prices. Info: 497-3401
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