NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search warrant leads to three drug-related arrests on Veterans Day
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 11, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) lead by a joint task force organized by the Chief of Police which is made up of the CIPD Narcotics Division, CIPD Criminal Interdiction Team, Tribal ALE, and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, obtained and executed a search warrant at 234 Fisher Branch Road on the Qualla Boundary. This search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation and led to the arrests of three individuals.
Cherokee honors those who served
Community members filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds to the brim on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Bill to place Tennessee lands in trust for EBCI passes House
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 2088, passed by a margin of 407-16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Snowbird student marking graves in community
Quite a few graves in the Snowbird Community near Robbinsville are either unmarked or the markers have become unreadable due to years of wear. Ryen Bird, an EBCI tribal member from the Snowbird Community and a junior at Robbinsville High School, is working to remedy that situation.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee students learn about natural resources, environment
Two days prior to Earth Day, the EBCI Natural Resources Program hosted second grade students from Cherokee Central Schools in a program to teach them about Cherokee’s natural resources and environment.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Have you hugged a tourist today?
The Tribe doesn’t provide extrapolated numbers for tourism revenue and impact.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our testimony – our greatest tool
REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR CHEROKEE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH “Turn to Acts 4:8-31, if you will.” “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, ‘Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, ‘If we this day be examined of the good deed...
COMMENTARY: Where the rubber meets the road
We continue to discuss what level of transparency is appropriate for our government. Clearly, there are things that we, the People, and we, the Government, agree should not be aired in public for the benefit of the Tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Cherokee Choices, Cherokee Youth Center team up for clinic
Cherokee Choices and the Cherokee Youth Center (CYC) recently teamed up with the Sequoyah National Golf Club to provide a five-week co-ed youth golf clinic to members of the Cherokee community.
Cherokee Varsity Football 2015 schedule
This is the Cherokee Braves varsity football schedule for 2015.
Smokey Mountain Youth Football 2015 schedule
This is the 2015 schedule for the Smokey Mountain Youth Football League.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Reverend Charles Ray Ball
Reverend Charles Ray Ball, 79, of the Balltown Community in Swain County, went to his heavenly home Thursday, June 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Cheryl Leigh Garner
Cheryl Leigh Garner, 49, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Bryson City. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Jess T Martin and Thelma “Mickey” Sampson, both of Cherokee. She worked as a waitress to support herself over the years...
OBITUARY: Jeannie Oocumma Driver
Jeannie Oocumma Driver, 47, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2020 while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.
HAPPENINGS
Congressman Mark Meadows’ Cherokee office hours
A staffer will be on hand to assist constituents with any federal agency such as the VA, BIA, Park Service, Social Security, IRS, USFS, passport expediting, etc. at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10am – 3pm.
Have It Your Way Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo flyer
Cherokee Yoga classes
Tuesdays from 12-12:50pm and Thursdays from 12-12:50pm at the GLW Complex Community Room. The classes, sponsored by Cherokee Choices, are free and open to everyone. All props are provided. The Tuesday class is an All Levels Flow and Relax Class with Robin and...
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