NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
TERO holds Tribal Contract Training
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) held a training on Wednesday, July 20 to help program personnel better understand the Independent Contract Agreement (ICA), which is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) standardized contractual agreement for establishing formal working relationships for products and services. Hosted by Terri Henry, executive director of TERO, the training was conducted by Michael McConnell, EBCI’s attorney general.
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute staff visits Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute
The staff of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico earlier this month to meet with the founders and co-directors of the Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute.
Over 280 volunteer during 14th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together again this year to sponsor the 14th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 17.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Snoopy Spot
My niece, Elle, called a small, quiet place to sit a “snoopy spot” when she was little.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New management, same theater
I understand that the Cherokee Cinema is under “new management”. I went there on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. to watch “1917”. Our room had no heat until the movie was half over. There was no picture for previews. The bathrooms were horrible and the urinals were...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support Mother Town Healing Program
Mother Town does a wonderful job cleaning the graves off for people. They need all the support for what they do. Signed, Dede Davis
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Righteousness, his part…our part, developing holiness
“The Word is Spirit—and is Life. Read His Word for yourself. Be like Him in Spirit and in Truth.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves top 100 points in big win against Rosman
The Cherokee Braves bounced back from a tough loss in Robbinsville with a solid 104-85 victory at home game against the Rosman Tigers on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William Paul Owle “Poppy”
William Paul Owle “Poppy”, 86, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
OBITUARY: Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb
Geraldean Elizabeth (Ward) Webb, 66, of the Cooper’s Creek community in Bryson City, received her glorified body Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
OBITUARY: Kimberly Dawn Crowe
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Kimberly Dawn Crowe, 36, announces her passing on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Attention EBCI Pension/Retirement recipients
You have likely received a notice in the mail and a copy of the North Carolina NC-4P Form, with instructions to complete and return to Sun Trust, First Citizens and/or Key Bank. Individuals meeting certain criteria are exempt from North Carolina State Income Taxes: 1....
Wolftown Community Club meeting date change
Wolftown Community Club meetings will be changed to the first Monday of each month beginning at 7pm. Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe requested the change so items can be addressed before Tribal Council meetings, as needed. The next Community Club meeting will be Monday, Feb....
The Band Perry to play Harrah’s Cherokee
"Daddy rocked us to sleep with the Rolling Stones; Mama woke us up with Loretta Lynn. So we get it honest." Kimberly Perry Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, The Band Perry have ascended to dizzying heights. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded...
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