NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Other tribes join EBCI in opposition to Congressional route for federal recognition
Several other federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations have joined with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to oppose groups seeking federal recognition as an Indian tribe through Congressional means.
Council to hold hearing regarding denied candidacy in 2019 election
Tribal Council will soon hold a hearing regarding a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) who was denied candidacy for tribal office.
Council approves personnel powers for Chief of Police
The Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) now has more authority over personnel matters due to changes made to Cherokee Code Section 96-11. Tribal Council passed Ordinance No. 144 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, March 3 that amends language in the Code regarding officers and employees under the CIPD.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000.
SCC announces president’s, dean’s lists for fall semester
More than 165 students made the president’s list, and 158 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
AROUND THE REZ: Cherokee Skate Park a good investment for Tribe
The Cherokee Action Sports Park, more commonly known as the Cherokee Skate Park, opened on a warm, sunny day in early June 2011.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The calling…ours, too
“The Church (Pentecostal) today seems to have found that in many respects, reverence, healing, and the Fear of God has gone. The Church has grown cold. (Exercise prayer.)
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...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves runner-up in conference tournament
The Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves finished as the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament runner-up as they fell short to the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 47-43 in the championship finals of the SMC tournament in Robbinsville on Thursday, Jan. 22.
MS BASKETBALL: BRAVES WIN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
The Cherokee Middle School Braves capped off a perfect season with a 77-42 victory over the Rosman Tigers in the championship finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at the Robbinsville High School on Thursday, Jan. 22.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win hard fought game at Franklin
The Cherokee Lady Braves (16-0) fought through adversity in a daunting road environment to win against the Franklin Panthers on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady panthers 62-55.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert Cain Bigmeat
Robert Cain Bigmeat, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a brief illness.
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...
HAPPENINGS
Painttown Gym closed this afternoon (Jan. 10)
Due to a water line break, the Painttown Gym will be closed this afternoon. There will be no after school program.
Community Basketball schedules
Community Basketball now has a permanent practice schedule established for the remainder of the season and is attached. If you have any questions, Jessica Daniels 554-6891. All Community Basketball Games scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 will be played at the old high...
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Jan. 30
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
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