NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CBO releases cost estimate on EBCI Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its report on a piece of legislation that would place 76 acres of land and another 19.9 acres in easements of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Cherokee Central School continues mask mandate and lunchroom closure in marathon School Board session
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met for nearly six hours on Thursday, Feb. 24, spending two and a half hours in closed session.
Crowe found guilty of breaking into a home
Macon County jurors found a man guilty last week of breaking into a home in December 2019 in the Nantahala community, District Attorney Ashley Welch said.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman Fellows deliver backpacks over holidays
For many, the holiday season is a time to be spent in the company of friends and family celebrating honored traditions; for the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Fellows, their tradition is their annual group service project.
VETERANS CORNER: Lt. Lewis H. Harding – United States Navy
Lt. Lewis H. Harding, an EBCI tribal member, enlisted June 1957 in the United States Navy Reserve, and he completed basic training at Bainbridge, Md. He was then assigned to the Naval Reserve Station located in St. Petersburg, Fla.
AROUND THE REZ: Eddie Swimmer is a great ambassador for Tribe
When you can hold the attention of an audience of children and have them sit in awe, you’ve accomplished something. Several months ago, Cherokee Central Schools held its annual pow wow in the Charles George Memorial Arena, and I witnessed such an event.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fight for right (for true faith)
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, most people still believe that money brings us happiness, but unfortunately, this may not be the case.
COMMENTARY: For the love of money
We are a prosperous nation. Whether you are referring to our tribal nation or the United States, we are blessed beyond measure.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: John offers reassurance
John uses “dear children” in a warm, fatherly way.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves remain unbeaten with big win at Swain
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a big win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady Maroon Devils 87-35.
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves both win at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Middle School Lady Braves traveled to Robbinsville for an away game against the Black Knights on Monday, Jan. 12.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird
Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27.
OBITUARY: Tina Johnson Bowers
Tina Johnson Bowers, 50, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Cherokee after a hard but short battle with cancer.
OBITUARY: Alan Dean Thompson
Alan Dean Thompson, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Reginald and Lavenia Chiltoskie Thompson.
HAPPENINGS
Free Swing Dance and Line Dance classes
Thursdays from Jan. 16 – Feb. 6 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center Dance Studio. Couples Swing (start with basic East Coast Swing) will start at 5:30pm and you are encouraged to bring a partner. Line Dance (start with most popular i.e. Electric Slide,...
Indian Arts and Crafts Board to host Juried Youth Art and Craft Exhibitions
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board will host a juried art and craft competitions will be “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” The competitions will be open to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes between the ages of 13 and 18. Official written...
Healing & Wellness Coalition regular meeting
Jan. 14 at 3pm at the EBCI Extension Office off of Acquoni Road (new location and new time). Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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