NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ledford named honorary member of EBCI
Patsy Everhart Ledford, Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary president, has served the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for years in various capacities, and now she is an honorary member of the Tribe.
EBCI Joint Information Center wins top SOAR Award
The EBCI Joint Information Center won the top award as the 2020-21 SOAR (Success in Operations, Accountability, and Reporting) Awards were given during a Tribal Council session on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Dogwood Health Trust donates to Center for Native Health
Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded more than $1 million over three years to the Center for Native Health to further strengthen and expand The Medical Careers and Technology Pipeline (MedCaT) for Indigenous and rural Appalachian students. Started in 2010, MedCaT
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee thanks supporters
Siyo, on Oct. 3, I was crowned Miss Cherokee 2017-2018.
Four EBCI elders honored on Ned Long Day
Started in 1999 to honor the late esteemed leader from the Snowbird Community, the 18th Annual Ned Long Day celebration was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Cherokee Chamber Singers are Carnegie Hall-bound
Since 1891, thousands of the world’s best singers and musicians have performed at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. Next spring, 26 members of the Cherokee (Central Schools) Chamber Singers will join those ranks.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: I.T., please.
In the past several days, we’ve been experiencing several interruptions owing to a lack of network connectivity at the office.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Law (our school teacher) or being spirit-led?
Has this same type of conflict arisen between what you have understood with your mind and what your life experience has taught you? Has this been your conclusion in trying to live the Christian life?
COMMENTARY: Blue Ridge Honor Flight supports, honors veterans
On Saturday, Sept. 21, I am being honored with the opportunity to participate in the Blue Ridge Honor Flight.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose at Robbinsville 71-61
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-2) lost their second of the season in a hard fought game at Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 6.
FOOTBALL: Lossiah signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
Channing Lossiah, who played linebacker and wide receiver for the Cherokee Braves this past season, signed a letter of intent on Friday, Feb. 6 to play college football at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
FOOTBALL: Buchanan signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
After one year at the helm as quarterback of the Cherokee Braves, senior Brandon Buchanan will be a Bear next season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Whitney Voss
Whitney Voss, 29, of Waynesville, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Darryl Ross and Garfield Long Sr., and her aunt, Kristen Voss.
OBITUARY: Dustin G. French
Dustin G. French, 43 of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2020.
OBITUARY: Regina Watkins
Regina Watkins, 46, of Cullowhee, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance information
If your annual income is $58,000 or less, you are eligible to have your taxes done at no cost at the EBCI Extension Center located at 876 Acquoni Road. . Married filing jointly also has a $58,000 cap. They cannot do rental income (Sch E); Dividend and Investment...
Blood Drives in February
Feb. 14 from 8:30am – 4:30pm at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. To schedule an appointment (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use keyword: Harrahs Feb. 19 from 10am – 2:30pm at Cherokee Indian Hospital. To schedule an appointment: Sally Penick...
Cherokee Speakers Gathering
Jan. 23 at 6pm in the KPEP Community Room. Potluck dinner will be held at 6pm with a dessert auction to follow. Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to auction. This event will be held weather permitting.
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