NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee School Board staying cautious as students return
Students returned to Cherokee Centrals Schools (CCS) on Monday, Aug. 16 with an announced enrollment of 1,410 students.
Three arrested during search warrant on Ike Tooni Road
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, Cherokee Indian Police Dept. (CIPD) Officers served a search warrant at 91 Ike Tooni Road in Cherokee that led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of narcotics, cash, and a firearm.
Tribal Trout Hatchery undergoing major renovations
The Tribal Trout Hatchery for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is about to complete phase one of renovations that supervisors say is long overdue.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members participate in podcast at WCU
Seven EBCI tribal members gathered at the Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Electronic Recording Studio recently, to volunteer their time to take part in an Independent Podcast based production.
AROUND THE REZ: Fariello’s “Images of America: Cherokee” is visually-stimulating
A new book by Anna Fariello, has tons of photos featuring the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), and is basically a #throwbackthursday post that you can carry around with you.
SCC announces fall graduates
More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Law (our school teacher) or being spirit-led?
Has this same type of conflict arisen between what you have understood with your mind and what your life experience has taught you? Has this been your conclusion in trying to live the Christian life?
COMMENTARY: Blue Ridge Honor Flight supports, honors veterans
On Saturday, Sept. 21, I am being honored with the opportunity to participate in the Blue Ridge Honor Flight.
COMMENTARY: Sitting idly by
You have little in personal rights under the Charter and Governing Document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, except for the right to vote
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee results from 1A West Regional
Several members of the Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Appalachian State University in Boone on Saturday, May 9 for the 1A West Regional meet.
ON THE SIDELINES: Do student-athletes make better students?
This past Friday, I was taking photos at the annual Tribal Council Awards Day. As I was there, I began to notice a trend – a lot of the high school students receiving awards were also athletes.
GOLF: Ensley places 10th at 1A West Regional
The Cherokee Braves ended their 2015 campaign at the 1A West NCHSAA Regional golf tournament at the Meadowbrook Golf Club on Tuesday, May 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Shane Cable
Travis Shane Cable, 45, entered into his Heavenly home of peace and solace on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jeannette Sue Rattler Teesateskie
Jeannette Sue Rattler Teesateskie, 89, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 23, 2020.
OBITUARY: Joe Otter
Joe Otter, 29, of the Birdtown Community, took his final journey on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Bill Taylor Scholarship available
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and is intended for students pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related area. Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. The application is available on line at...
Big Y announcements
The Big Y 40 N over basketball league will be starting this month. If you are interested in having some fun while getting some physical activity, call Tim Smith 497-9649 for more information. The Big Y Free Labor Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at...
NAYO Baseball 8U
Looking for boys 8 and under for a machine-pitch baseball team. All players must be an enrolled member or first descendant of the EBCI. Info: Travis Smith 269-8155 or Jason Lambert 788-2456
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