NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill to place Tennessee lands in trust for EBCI passes House
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 2088, passed by a margin of 407-16.
In search of a greater peace
This year on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, and on every Veterans Day, our community celebrates and honors the military service of all veterans who have served their country in the United States military.
Buncombe Register of Deeds launches Cherokee Land Acknowledgement website
In an attempt to take the first steps of officially honoring and acknowledging that Buncombe sits on the ancestral land of the Cherokee, the Register of Deeds collaborated with its Cherokee counterparts to collect information for a website featuring the history of Cherokee land cessions that created Buncombe County.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum hosting Planetarium for month of August
For the entire month of August, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian is providing a chance for its patrons to look at the skies in a new way.
Cherokee Central Schools 2017-18 School Bus Routes and Schedules
Provided by Cherokee Boys Club Bus. No. 1 (Soco) Brian Plummer Departs from Boys Club: 6:45am Morning Run: 1 – Swimmer Branch 2 – Wrights Creek Road, Swimmer Branch to Don Maney Road 3 – Tooni Branch 4 – Old Gap Road 5 – Standingdeer Road 6 – Casino Trail...
Johnson named AISES region representative
Kayla Johnson, an EBCI tribal member and a fellow in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award program (JBLA), has been selected to serve as the Region 7 Representative for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Cherokee’s Thin Blue Line
A friend once told me that every time he hears a siren that he stops whatever he is doing and offers up a prayer.
LETTER: Mother’s Day is anything but an annual holiday
This coming Sunday will give us all an opportunity to celebrate one of the most important holidays on the calendar, Mother’s Day.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Watch out for false prophets
When it comes to the authority of the believer, there is only One Person, Jesus Who has made this possible for us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Braves blast Andrews 40-16, finish 2nd in Conference
The Cherokee fans who braved the driving rain on the drive down to Andrews to watch the JV Braves (5-1) take on the Andrews JV Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 9 were treated to clear skies, a rainbow and a pot of gold at the end.
FOOTBALL: Benjamin rushes over 100 yards in Braves loss
It was a tough night for the Braves (3-4) as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Oct. 3, but J.J. Benjamin, senior running back, ran tough all night long despite the scoreboard which had Murphy on top 56-20.
JV FOOTBALL: Strong defense key to Braves 48-20 win
Cherokee’s defense held the Tigers scoreless until just before halftime and recovered four Tiger fumbles as Cherokee (4-1) dominated Rosman 48-20 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samson Bigmeat – obituary
Samson Bigmeat, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2020 after an extended illness at Tsali Care.
Marvin (Tom) Bradley Sr. – obituary
Marvin Thomas Bradley Sr., 81 of the Big Cove Community, passed away March 7, 2020 at his home. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Seaborn and Sallie Smith Bradley, his brother, David Bradley, and sister, Lydia Marie Bradley. Tom is survived by his wife,...
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.
HAPPENINGS
EMT Basic Class starting in January
Jan. 7-May 1at the Cherokee Tribal EMS Building. The classes will be two days a week (to be determined) and every other Saturday from 6-9:30pm. Info: Jason Clark 554-6454 or 554-6452 to get registered.
New Year’s Eve services at Zion Hill Baptist
Dec. 31. Zion Hill Baptist Church from 7pm to midnight. Everyone welcome, especially singers. Pastor: Michael Rattler. Info: Nan Brown (828) 479-6629
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion Christmas Dinner
Dec. 15 at 2pmat the Tsali Manor dining area. Potluck, bring your favorite dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208
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