NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Police Commission amends closed session by-laws
The EBCI Police Commission approved several updated policies for the Police Department and voted on their own by-laws in Thursday’s (April 21) monthly meeting.
Council gives green light to EBCI Holdings on casino bid
Tribal Council has given EBCI Holdings, Inc. approval to go ahead with a bid process seeking to build two new casinos. Res. No. 245, submitted by Scott Barber, EBCI Holdings chief executive officer, was approved by Tribal Council during a Special Session called by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed on the morning of Wednesday, April 13.
Tuckasegee man sentenced to prison for assault with a deadly weapon
A Tuckasegee man who twice used knives to slash the necks of two men on separate occasions is headed to prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC announces fall graduates
More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
Tribal member glad to be home
After spending nearly three decades in the Pacific Northwest, Frank Dunn is happy to be home on the Qualla Boundary.
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls, Perfect Attendance – 2nd Nine Weeks
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls, Perfect Attendance – 2nd Nine Weeks
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The next chapter
I have never been a Tribal Council representative, but I sure do get to watch them work. It is part of the job.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Each one digs out their wells
“Today’s world has poured into us its carnality,” began Pastor Tim. In reading the Scriptures given to Pastor Tim, we are to remember to, “Dig into the old ‘wells’, for the water to flow, so that all ‘planted seed’ will grow.”
COMMENTARY: I miss the Festival of Native Peoples
I miss the Festival of Native Peoples (FONP). Don’t you?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Braves win hard-fought game over Cavaliers
The Cherokee Braves (9-0) won a tough home game against the East Rutherford Cavaliers on Friday, Dec. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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...
OBITUARY: Jeannie Oocumma Driver
Jeannie Oocumma Driver, 47, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2020 while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.
OBITUARY: Monika French Toineeta
Monika French Toineeta, 44, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Meeting rescheduled
The monthly meeting for the Birdtown Community Club that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31 will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at 6pm. All Birdtown Community members, plus members of the 3200 Acre Tract, are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be...
Chief Hicks to address Franklin
Jan. 6 at 6pm at the Franklin Town Hall at 95 E. Main Street in Franklin. Principal Chief Michell Hicks will address the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen on the issue of the Nikwasi Mound.
Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament flyer
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