NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Same-sex marriage amendments killed by Council
For now, the marriage law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will remain the same and only recognize unions between a man and a woman.
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members win “Native American 40 under 40” award
Hope Huskey and Jacob Reed, both EBCI tribal members, have been selected to receive the Native American 40 under 40 award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED).
Miss Cherokee report for month of July 2017
Siyo! July was a very busy, fun month for me!
BIA and Oconaluftee Job Corps strengthen partnership
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC) signed an agreement to increase fire and non-fire training and work-based learning opportunities for students on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Beating a dead horse
Have you voted yet? You can. I did. My ballot only had Principal Chief and Vice Chief candidates on it because I vote in Snowbird and the slate of candidates was small enough not to require a primary. So, my civic duty is done.
COMMENTARY: Take an hour to remember on Memorial Day
Before you fire up your grills or head out to purchase a new mattress, please take an hour or so to attend a Memorial Day event on Monday, May 27.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is love
In these verses the Apostle Paul emphasizes that the “extraordinary divine force by which Jesus Christ was raised is the same power at work in and through believers”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves trounce Murphy 72-34
Cherokee (11-0) scored 1/10th of their total points in the first minute as they jumped on the Lady Bulldogs of Murphy 72-34 on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves sting Jackets, take first in conference
The Cherokee Braves (11-0) defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 65-53 in a home game on Friday, Jan. 2 to take sole position of first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves vault into first place in conference
The Lady Braves (10-0) stayed undefeated and vaulted into first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a 50-47 win over the Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets at home on Friday, Jan. 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr. – obituary
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr., 44, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Davidson Ray Smoker and Elsie Marie Thompson Smoker.
Winnie Lee Nuñez – obituary
Winnie Lee Nuñez was born to Ernest and Mary Leauna Sneed in Cherokee on Dec. 14, 1939.
John Henry Maney – obituary
John Henry Maney, 89, of Cherokee, took his heavenly flight on March 4, 2020
HAPPENINGS
Prenatal Yoga and Relaxation
Jan. 23 at 5pm in the GLW Community Room. Prenatal yoga, paraffin hand treatments, skin care analysis and make-and-take massage sock. Supper will be served from 6:30-7pm at Dora Reed. Enjoy an evening of pampering and stress relief. Fathers and family members are...
Things to know about the Affordable Care Act
From Tribal Supplemental Health Insurance Program and Cherokee Indian Hospital Contract Health Services If you are over 65 years old and/or disabled and covered by Medicare, you will not be subject to penalties if you do not enroll in a federal insurance plan. If you...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week – week of Jan. 9
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