NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ledford named honorary member of EBCI
Patsy Everhart Ledford, Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary president, has served the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for years in various capacities, and now she is an honorary member of the Tribe.
EBCI Joint Information Center wins top SOAR Award
The EBCI Joint Information Center won the top award as the 2020-21 SOAR (Success in Operations, Accountability, and Reporting) Awards were given during a Tribal Council session on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Dogwood Health Trust donates to Center for Native Health
Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded more than $1 million over three years to the Center for Native Health to further strengthen and expand The Medical Careers and Technology Pipeline (MedCaT) for Indigenous and rural Appalachian students. Started in 2010, MedCaT
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Madison Whitekiller named 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Eighteen-year-old Madison Whitekiller, a Northeastern State University student and former Junior Miss Cherokee from Verdigris, is the 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation).
Danya Pigeon crowned 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Sequoyah High School senior Danya Pigeon, of Hulbert, was crowned the 2017-18 Junior Miss Cherokee during the 26th annual leadership competition on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Youth Council cultural exchange visit yields great fun and important lessons
A half dozen Cherokee youth spent a week this summer in the Pacific Northwest having great fun and learning some invaluable lessons.
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
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert to compete in Junior Olympics
Darius Lambert, a member of the Cherokee Middle School cross country team, has qualified to compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves open season in style
The Cherokee Lady Braves (1-0) opened their 2014-15 season and their quest for a fifth straight sectional championship in style – with a huge road victory.
BASKETBALL: Braves blow out Bobcats in opener
The Cherokee Braves (1-0) got their 2014-15 campaign going in good fashion as they traveled to Blue Ridge on Friday, Dec. 5 and demolished the Bobcats 77-37.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Phyllis Coons – obituary
Phyllis Coons made her journey to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2020.
Clarence A. Pilkington – obituary
Clarence A. Pilkington, 84, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2020.
John Andrew Ryan – obituary
John Andrew Ryan, 58, moved into his Heavenly mansion, Sunday, March 8, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community to host yard sale
Yard Sale. Jan. 2-3 starting at 9am both days at the Birdtown Community Building. Tables are $10/each and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concession will also be open. Interested parties that would like to participate, call 736-7510.
Christmas Services at Cherokee Wesleyan
Dec. 22 at 6pm, Cherokee Wesleyan Church will present its annual Christmas program at the church. The children will act out the Christmas story as the congregation joins in singing Chrismas hymns. After the program, there will be a time of fellowship and...
Christmas Program “Christmas Memories”
Dec. 22 at 5:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Chapel. Following the program, the church will enjoy Christmas dinner consisting of finger foods and desserts. Everyone is invited. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore 788-0643
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