NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Electric Bus celebrated by N.C. Governor and federal EPA Administrator
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and EPA Administrator Michael Regan were among many guests hosted in Cherokee on the morning of Tuesday, March 15 to celebrate the arrival of the Tribe’s first electric school bus, which is the first in the State of North Carolina.
Arrest made in death of eight month old
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office was notified by an out of state medical facility of an alleged assault on an eight month old child, which had taken place within the city limits of Robbinsville, located inside of Graham County. Detectives with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Graham County Department of Social Services began investigating the incident.
CCS Board approves donation to student fundraiser
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education began their meeting on Monday, March 7 by addressing a donation request.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Faith Long honored at National UNITY Conference
Over 2,400 native youth gathered at the 42nd United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference in San Diego, where Miss Cherokee 2017-18 Faith Long was inducted into the third class of its “25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders” national recognition program that honors Native American and Alaska Native youth.
William Barnhill exhibit featured at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is hosting an exhibit on William A. Barnhill, a photographer who documented early 20th-century regional craftsmanship, in the museum’s second-floor gallery at Hunter Library.
EBCI Remember the Removal Riders welcomed home
As the sun heated small puddles of water from an early morning rain, eight members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians road bicycles to officially complete a journey.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club thanks essential workers
We are tremendously grateful to all the people serving the frontlines of COVID-19 in essential services.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Communities apply land-based knowledge and practice in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Oginitsi Selu, the corn mother and Cherokee first woman, shared a final meal with her children and told them to drag her dead body across the field so they might grow corn themselves.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be not afraid!
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Women’s sports deserve more respect
I do not like to dogpile on an issue, but I’ll make an exception this week. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit tweeted “women’s sports in general not worth watching” on June 22. I not only completely disagree with Benoit, I must ask what sports is he watching?
Braves Kickoff Golf Classic registration forms
Download registration forms for the Braves Kickoff Golf Classic
ON THE SIDELINES: When eating becomes a sport
Those of you who know me personally, know that I am a true sports fanatic. I love all sports. I even get up early during the winter weekends to watch bobsledding and luge. So, it should come as no surprise that I thoroughly enjoy watching competitive eating.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Julie Wilkerson Townsend
Julie Wilkerson Townsend, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, with her husband, sister, and Colonel the cat by her side.
OBITUARY: Minnie Ledford
Minnie Irene Powell Ledford, 48, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The daughter of the late Philip and Rosemary (Owle) Powell, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ledford.
OBITUARY: Johnny Kenneth George
Johnny Kenneth George, 79, of the Painttown Community and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord and many loved ones on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends.
HAPPENINGS
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
Spring Moon event to honor female veterans
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Spring Moon celebration and potluck lunch Saturday, March 22 from 11:30am- 3pm at the Cherokee Youth Center to which everyone is invited. The Coalition will be honoring female veterans for their years of...
Park announces Experience Your Smokies program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials, in conjunction with the Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountain Association, are announcing an opportunity to immerse yourself in the national park. The program, Experience Your Smokies, is a unique...
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