NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Alcohol referendums to be included in September’s General Election
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will once again take to the polls to decide the extent of alcohol sales on tribal trust lands.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 30, July 1
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 30, July 1
Woman sentenced in Jackson County on multiple drug charges
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said Kristen Lee Devecki pleaded guilty last week in Jackson County Superior Court to multiple drug-related charges, as well as failure to return a rented vehicle. For the purpose of sentencing, Senior Resident Superior...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Cherokee High School has announced its top two students for the Class of 2017.
Huskey named Harrah’s Cherokee Regional Direct Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced on Friday, May 12 the recent promotion of Gavin Huskey, an EBCI tribal member, to Regional Direct Marketing Manager.
Dora Reed Book Club students
The following students were honored on Tuesday, May 9 at the Dora Reed Center for qualifying for various book clubs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Money is only a useful tool in our lives
It is the love of money that can actually set up a wrong relationship with money.
COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room
This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lord’s Discipline
It is true that all discipline is painful at the time, not joyful, but all who are to be trained by it, receive peace and righteousness.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves take down Highlanders 78-49
The Braves (4-0) finished a busy week of basketball undefeated and in style with a big 78-49 win over the Highlands Highlanders at home on Friday, Dec. 12.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves outmatch AC Reynolds, win big 52-31
The Cherokee Lady Braves traveled to Asheville on Thursday, Dec. 11 for a non-conference showdown against the 3-A AC Reynolds Lady Rockets.
BASKETBALL: Braves ground Rockets 78-56
Cherokee handled their first major test of the season with relative ease on Thursday, Dec. 11 when the Dustin Johnson-led Braves grounded the AC Reynolds Rockets 78-56 at an away game in Asheville.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wayne McMillan – obituary
Wayne McMillan, 73, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of Swain County and proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan. He was a...
Natasha Rashae Pheasant – obituary
Natasha Rashae Pheasant, 23, of Swain County went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.
Carl Ellis Parker – obituary
Carl Ellis Parker, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Smart Start Soccer session cancelled
The first session of Start Smart Soccer, beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, has been cancelled due to the heating issue at Birdtown Gym. It will resume on Sunday, Jan. 12. If you have not yet registered your child, please do so as soon as possible so they will have the...
Regional business leaders to share insights in spring WCU speaker series
Ten leaders from across Western North Carolina and beyond will share their personal perspectives on leadership with students in a Western Carolina University master’s degree program course in business administration this spring.
Tribal Council date changes
Due to USET’s Impact Week, February’s Budget Council session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Tribal Council will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13. The deadline to submit resolutions, ordinances and requests for time for these sessions will be Thursday, Jan. 30. You...
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