NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Welch arrested on drug, firearms charges
On Monday, Nov. 22, officers from the Cherokee Indian Police Department served a search warrant at 71 Flora Mae Smith Lane in Cherokee.
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Fire Mountain Trail getting good reviews
Last June, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened the Fire Mountain Trail System, a 10+ mile mountain bike trail system, and since then, the trail has been receiving flowering reviews.
Miss Cherokee report for December 2017
This month has flown by. I started the month off with the Gatlinburg parade, and then I was able to be in the Bryson City parade the very next day.
Jones-Bowman Fellows deliver backpacks over holidays
For many, the holiday season is a time to be spent in the company of friends and family celebrating honored traditions; for the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Fellows, their tradition is their annual group service project.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sad trick-or-treat event is cancelled
From what I understand, the trick or treating night festival has been cancelled
COMMENTARY: The next chapter
I have never been a Tribal Council representative, but I sure do get to watch them work. It is part of the job.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Each one digs out their wells
“Today’s world has poured into us its carnality,” began Pastor Tim. In reading the Scriptures given to Pastor Tim, we are to remember to, “Dig into the old ‘wells’, for the water to flow, so that all ‘planted seed’ will grow.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll in opening round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (22-3) started their 1A state tournament in style with a big 78-34 win over the visiting Bessemer City Lady Yellow Jackets on Friday, Feb. 27.
BASKETBALL: Johnson, McMillan combine for 44 in first round win
Cherokee’s Dustin Johnson and Jason McMillan combined for 44 points as the Braves cruised to a huge 97-47 win over the Cherryville Ironmen in the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 27.
ON THE SIDELINES: Use Cherokee Anthem as well
Each sporting event in the State of North Carolina begins with the singing of the National Anthem.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joyce B. Welch Tranter (Koodaloo)
Joyce (Koodaloo) Bernice Tranter, 84, of the Big Cove Community, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The daughter of the late Edna Welch, she is preceded in death by her sister, Gwendolyn Wray Gleason.
OBITUARY: Joyce B. Welch Tranter (Koodaloo)
Joyce (Koodaloo) Bernice Tranter, 84, of the Big Cove Community, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The daughter of the late Edna Welch, she is preceded in death by her sister, Gwendolyn Wray Gleason.
OBITUARY: Mary Ida Bowman Elliott
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ida Bowman Elliott during the morning hours of Thursday, May 21, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Indian Dinner Benefit
Feb. 6 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Menu: chicken, bean bread, cabbage, boiled potatoes, fatback and drinkn for $8. Delivery upon request for four or more orders or walk-ins are welcome. Place all delivery orders before 9am on Feb. 6. The family...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 6)
Benefit Gospel Singing and Dinner
Feb. 15 at Yellowhill Community Activity Building. Dinners start at 4pm with singing starting at 6pm. Dinner, drink, dessert $7/plate. Proceeds will benefit a Mission Trip to Choctaw, Miss on March 1-5.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm