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“We are resilient”: Cherokee women bringing MMIW awareness with podcast
According to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, over 84 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime and they face a murder rate 10 times the national average. Three Cherokee women have started a podcast to bring the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) to light.
A Tribal prosecutor’s shadow
Imagine working through a docket that consists of 308 cases and talking to 11 different defense attorneys. That’s just Wednesday.
January is highest COVID month for Cherokee
January 2022 has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Cherokee community out of any month since the pandemic began. And, the month isn’t over yet.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
SCC announces fall graduates
More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY – “Fall Festival” 2019
The centuries old Cherokee Indian Fair has been the most expensive event in the long list of seasonal events that the Tribe sponsors and executes.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Continue flowing with him
PASTOR TIMOTHY L. MELTON CHEROKEE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH “Fishermen will stand along the shores of the Dead Sea. All the way from En-gedi to En-eglaim, (on the western shore) the shores will be covered with nets drying in the sun. Fish of every...
LETTER: Ostomy Awareness Day is coming up
Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, Oct. 5. Some of you may read this and wonder, “What is an ostomy”?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose to Hiwassee Dam 61-44
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-3) dropped a non-conference game to Hiwassee Dam 61-44 at home on Saturday, Feb. 7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Toineeta scores 2,000th point
Fans in attendance at Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7 as the Lady Braves hosted Hiwassee Dam had the pleasure of seeing history made.
BASKETBALL: Fouls plague Braves in loss at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Braves (20-2) had a total of four players foul out in a 76-70 road loss at Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 6.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph Gabor Watson
Joseph Gabor Watson, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 after an extended illness at Harris Regional Hospital.
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.
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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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