NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for “new” Tribal Foods Distribution building
The Tribal Foods Distribution Program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will move into its new home next summer. A groundbreaking was held on the warm afternoon of Thursday, May 19 for a project that will see a part of an existing building renovated and part of it torn down and rebuilt as a two-story, nearly 8,000 square feet addition for the Program.
Henry Owl Building dedicated at UNC-Chapel Hill
After a formal dedication ceremony on Friday, May 13, the Henry Owl Building is officially named and now houses UNC (University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill) Student Affairs.
Cherokee Indian Fair to be held at old elementary school site
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cherokee Indian Fair will be back in action this year, but it will be in a different location.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Remember the Removal riders finish journey
Cyclists from the 2018 Remember the Removal Bike Ride arrived in Tahlequah Thursday, June 21 finishing their three-week trek that retraced the northern route of the Trail of Tears.
WCU announces new graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring semester
Western Carolina University has announced its roster of new graduates and released its dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring semester 2018.
Tribal program emphasizing car seat safety
According to the most recent statistics from the CDC, “In the United States, 663 children ages 12 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes during 2015.” Thirty-five (35) percent of those children were not restrained in a car seat or with a seat belt.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Hiding in plain sight…maybe…
It’s sorta kinda official. Tupac Shakur is not dead, he’s alive and hiding somewhere on the Navajo Rez.
COMMENTARY: Belly up to the breakfast bar
With a bit of trepidation, the Tribal Council has passed legislation that allows alcohol sales on Sunday mornings in areas of the Boundary that currently may sell alcohol.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness blesses beyond measure
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Toineeta named Citizen-Times Player of the Year
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, has been named the Player of the Year in the Citizen-Times All-WNC selections.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia
Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia, 45, of Cherokee and Ohkay Owingeh, N.M., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
OBITUARY: Willard Lossie
Willard Lossie, 71, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020.
OBITUARY: Madge Elizabeth Owle
Madge Elizabeth Owle, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at her home.
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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