NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribes to share in landmark opioid settlement
A landmark opioid settlement has been agreed to in principle by a major pharmaceutical company, three distributors, and all tribes in Indian Country. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will share in this settlement along with any of the other 573 federally recognized tribes who wish to participate; although, a monetary amount for each is not yet known.
Park welcomes new program leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2 the selection of two key positions in the Park Management Team. Randy Scoggins will step in as the new chief ranger to oversee the Visitor and Resource Protection Division and Stephanie Kyriazis will serve as the new chief of resource education.
N.C. state tribes and tribal organizations to receive $10 million in state funding
North Carolina’s American Indian communities will receive a total of $10 million in state funds this year to support programs and services to help with pandemic recovery. This year’s state budget allocated money to each of the state recognized tribes and tribal organizations.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee monthly report for January 2018
This January has been one for the books. I started my fourth semester at Carson-Newman University, and I have been preparing for my upcoming travel with my board.
Cherokee Indian Hospital announces new Chief Dental Director
Cherokee Indian Hospital has announced that Dr. Christine Shook, who joined the staff in July 2016, has been selected as the new Chief Dental Director.
Tribal member encouraging recovery through education, podcast, example
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is a busy man. He can be found each day training for extreme running challenges, working on a podcast, and educating people about the reality and dangers of substance abuse.
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
BASKETBALL: Braves strong in third in opening SMC win
The Cherokee Braves (22-2) had a big third quarter in an opening round win over Andrews in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Andrews on Friday, Feb. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll in SMC opening round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (21-3) more than tripled Swain’s score with a big opening round win in the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament at Andrews on Friday, Feb. 13.
CHS and CMS spring sports schedules
These are the 2015 spring sports schedules for Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Reverend Charles Ray Ball
Reverend Charles Ray Ball, 79, of the Balltown Community in Swain County, went to his heavenly home Thursday, June 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Cheryl Leigh Garner
Cheryl Leigh Garner, 49, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Bryson City. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Jess T Martin and Thelma “Mickey” Sampson, both of Cherokee. She worked as a waitress to support herself over the years...
OBITUARY: Jeannie Oocumma Driver
Jeannie Oocumma Driver, 47, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2020 while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.
HAPPENINGS
Alice in Chains to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Seattle Grunge scene returns to Cherokee on May 2, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort welcomes Alice in Chains. Alice In Chains, was one of the pre-eminent rock bands that emerged from Seattle in the late 80's that included bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sound...
Free Syllabary Class flyer
Free showings of “The Cherokee Word for Water”
The Cherokee Phoenix Theatres is planning three free showing of the movie on the following dates/times: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7pm (special guests Charlie Soap – director/producer – and Kristina Kiehl – producer – will be in attendance); Sunday, Jan. 2 at 3pm (special...
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