NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation announces settlement in opioid case
The Cherokee Nation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28 a settlement of its ongoing opioid diversion claims case against McKesson, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, and Cardinal Health.
Park celebrates completion of new accessible trail in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials and partners celebrated the completion of a trail accessibility project in Cades Cove at the John Oliver Cabin on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The newly-created trail meets standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and provides access for visitors of all ability levels to one of Cades Cove’s most popular historic homesites.
Combined law enforcement efforts result in three drug-related arrests
The combined efforts of the CIPD (Cherokee Indian Police Dept.) Criminal Interdiction Team, the Cherokee Marshal and Community Supervision Service, Tribal ALE, and the CIPD Narcotics Division – with support from the DEA Task Force and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor – resulted in the drug-related arrests of three individuals in the Settacoo Cove Road Area on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Tribal member glad to be home
After spending nearly three decades in the Pacific Northwest, Frank Dunn is happy to be home on the Qualla Boundary.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Beloved Men, Women could be memorialized with statues
Last April, a resolution was passed by Tribal Council establishing a lobby wall in the Tribal Council House to display photographs of the Beloved Men and Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
COMMENTARY: Pandering, blackmail, intimidation, and yellow journalism
As with any election, tribal or otherwise, there are red flags to watch for when getting and digesting material to make a sound decision before connecting the arrow on your ballots.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners finish Assault on Blackrock
Members of the Cherokee Runners Club posted impressive finishes in the Fifth Annual Assault on Blackrock Run, Walk, Crawl on Saturday, March 28.
GOLF: Ensley leads the team to second place
Cherokee junior Christian Ensley carded a 42 to lead the Braves to a second place finish and took fourth place in the individual category of the four-team match at the Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club in Hendersonville on Tuesday, March 31.
SOCCER: Lady Braves edged by Mitchell at home
After taking an early lead, the Cherokee Lady Braves were edged 2-1 at home on Wednesday, April 1 by Mitchell.
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
Spring Beekeeping School set
A Beginners Beekeeping School will be held on April 5 at the Southwestern Community College. Registration starts at 8:30am and the course runs from 9am -3:30pm. The fee is $25 and includes an annual membership in the Smoky Mountain Bee Association and lunch that day....
Encore Dance is now in Cherokee
Sallie Smith Bradley birthday flyer
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