NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘Don’t panic, get vaccinated’: EBCI PHHS addresses Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is quickly ascending to the top of conversations worldwide and EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is patiently preparing for the next step.
EBCI hosts Association on American Indian Affairs’ 99th meeting
An advocacy organization dedicated to Native American rights and sovereignty held its 99th Annual Members Meeting at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 4.
CIPD makes drug bust on Old Soco Rd.
On the evening of Friday, Dec. 3, Cherokee Indian Police Department Officers (CIPD) served a search warrant at 1280 Old Soco Road in Cherokee.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Cherokee Skate Park a good investment for Tribe
The Cherokee Action Sports Park, more commonly known as the Cherokee Skate Park, opened on a warm, sunny day in early June 2011.
Tribal members participate in podcast at WCU
Seven EBCI tribal members gathered at the Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Electronic Recording Studio recently, to volunteer their time to take part in an Independent Podcast based production.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
COMMENTARY: Domestic violence awareness and why it matters
I sat down a few days ago with the idea that I would churn out a quick article for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I asked myself, “Why is this issue so important to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee?”
COMMENTARY: Something fishy at the Fairgrounds
For years, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was an “animal prize” free zone. I know because I was the one who instituted the policy during the years that game vendors with live prizes were turned away. This year, for whatever reason, that policy was reversed or ignored.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee players selected to All-Star game
Cherokee’s Tiffani Riggen, Peri Wildcatt, Eli Littlejohn and Brandt Sutton have been selected to play in the 1st Annual West vs Midwest All-Star game on March 21.
ON THE SIDELINES: Check out the toughest sport on wheels
Those of you who are in or near my generation probably remember watching roller derby on television. It was wild. It was crazy. It was rough. It was fun.
SOCCER: Red Wolves top Lady Braves 3-1
The Cherokee Lady Braves dropped their home opener 3-1 on an overcast day to the Haywood Christian Academy Red Wolves.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert (Marty) Bishop
Robert Marvin (Marty) Bishop, of Lincolnton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2020.
OBITUARY: William “Bill” Smith Jr.
On June 10, 2020, William “Bill” Smith Jr. decided he was ready to leave his earthly home and head off to his next adventure. He is preceded by his father, William Augustus Smith and his mother, Gertrude Smith.
OBITUARY: Deanna A. Beck
Deanna Allene Beck, 25, made her way to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Homebuyer Education Class
Tuesdays from March 4-25 from 5:30-7:30pm. Thinking about Building or Buying Your Own Home and Don’t Know Where To Start? Housing and Community Services will be conducting Homebuyer Education Class for individuals interested in becoming financially prepared to...
Jim Gaffigan to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
A graduate of Georgetown's school of business, Jim Gaffigan began taking improv classes at night while working an advertising job in New York City. The father of five often jokes about his upbringing in a large family, cake, Hot Pockets and bacon. Gaffigan has...
Pro Wrestling returning to Wolftown Gym
R.C.W. promotions has announced that professional wrestling is returning to the Wolftown Gym on Saturday, March 1. Promoter Ric Youngblood will feature local wrestlers Shadow Wolf, Mr. Crazy and Rupert Bird. Invitations have been sent to other area wrestlers...
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