NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council discusses proposed change to per capita distribution dates
A proposal currently before Tribal Council would change the dates for per capita distribution to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Ord. No. 135 (2022), submitted by former EBCI First Lady Cyndi Lambert, was discussed by Council in a work session on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16.
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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School graduates largest class in school history
A total of 76 Cherokee High School students crossed the stage and received their diploma at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the morning of Saturday, June 2. The CHS Class of 2018 is the largest class in school history.
Cherokee High School names its top students
Cherokee High School has named its top students for the Class of 2018. Scarlett Guy is this year’s valedictorian and Robin Reed is the salutatorian.
Cherokee Elementary School Awards List (1st – 4th grades)
Cherokee Elementary School Awards List (1st – 4th grades)
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member concerned about Wellness Center closing
I want to make every woman on the Qualla Boundary aware of what I found out today.
COMMENTARY: Blind loyalty
Sometimes, we act like crabs in a bucket, mindlessly pulling each other down from our effort to leave the bucket behind for a better life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holy Spirit empowers to witness, create, build
God, through the Prophet Elijah, using King Ahab, had called all of Israel to a showdown:
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Consolidate NC Basketball Playoffs
Both the Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams did very well this year, and, as a result, both teams and their fans did a lot of traveling during the playoffs.
TRACK: Cherokee teams compete in Robbinsville
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams traveled to Robbinsville for a meet on Wednesday, April 1.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James “Bo” Parris
James “Bo” Parris, of the Big Cove community in Cherokee, walked through Heaven’s Gates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Bo was born in Tryon, Ga. on Jan. 8, 1935.
OBITUARY: William Paul Owle “Poppy”
William Paul Owle “Poppy”, 86, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
OBITUARY: Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb
Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb, 66, of the Cooper’s Creek community in Bryson City, received her glorified body Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Jackson County Democrats meeting
Feb. 26 at 11:30am at Pizza Inn in Cherokee. Guest speakers will include two or three of the candidates for Jackson County Sheriff as well as Ron Robinson, candidate for the N.C. State Senate. Info: Jeff Jones 497-0168
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 20)
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
Feb. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the EMS Building. Spaghetti plates includes salad, corn, garlic toast and drink for $8. She is running for Miss Indian World. For deliveries: 736-4027 or 736-5922
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