NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Lumbee Bill introduced into House again
Certain lawmakers are attempting yet again to garner federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), and David Price (D-N.C.) submitted H.R. 2758 (Lumbee Acknowledge Act) on Thursday, April 22.
Cherokee Central Schools prepares for Plan A
The CCS (Cherokee Central Schools) Board of Education has maintained its decision to move to Plan A four days a week starting Monday, April 26.
Alleged graveyard vandal gets time served
Following the results of a mental evaluation, a judge on Monday, April 19 ordered the release of an Oregon woman accused in March 2019 of tipping over 61 gravestones in Graham County.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Report for the month of October
Hello everyone, my name is Amorie Gunter and I am the 21-year-old daughter of Frank and Angie Gunter, and we are the proud residents of the Birdtown Community.
Cherokee High to present “Short Attention Span Theater”
A bevy of songs and monologues will fill the Chief Dugan Cultural Arts Center as Cherokee High School students will present “Short Attention Span Theatre” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm.
Cartwright graduates from Harrah’s Cherokee program
Barton Cartwright recently graduated from the Cherokee Development Program at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and will join the Marketing team as assistant casino services manager.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Recognizing the warriors
“According to the Department of Defense, American Indians and Alaska Natives have one of the highest representations in the armed forces.”
COMMENTARY: Tribal political endorsements not a good idea
In the closing days of October, Tribal Council voted to pass a resolution introduced by Wolfetown Reps. Bo Crowe and Jeremy Wilson to endorse the candidacy of Brad Letts, who’s seeking reelection to the position of Superior Court judge for District 30B.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parking lot a dangerous situation
Who is responsible for trimming the bushes in front of Food Lion
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2014 CHS and CMS volleyball schedules (revised)
This the revised schedule for CMS and CHS volleyball. It was revised on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
GOLF: Coach Bradley expects another great season
Coach Sharon Bradley isn’t shy about setting lofty goals for her team at the beginning of the season. After reaching the NCHSAA 1A West Regionals Golf Tournament five times of the Lady Braves’ Golf six year existence, Coach Bradley is confident a Lady Brave will be teeing up in the final tournament at Pinehurst in late October.
FOOTBALL: Braves are ready for successful season
In a scrimmage game this past week, Braves running back J.J. Benjamin dropped his shoulder to the right, stutter-stepped to the left and completely faked out a Gatlinburg-Pittman linebacker to the point he had to turn around to see what was going on.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah – obituary
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday July 17, 2019.
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford – obituary
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford, 52, passed away July 14, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles – obituary
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
Summer internships available with USFS and BIA
1. All hiring for Pathways Permanent Intern and Temporary Intern programs is now done through USAJobs. You should immediately go to www.usajobs.com and establish an account. Once your account is set up and your resume is posted online, it will be quick and easy...
Christmas Checks to be mailed soon
Christmas Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to. Handicapped and/or disabled enrolled minors (under the age of 18) who are...
Congressman Meadows’ office hours change
Congressman Mark Meadows staff office hours will be Friday, Nov. 22 from 10am - 3pm in the Commerce Department Conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. This has changed from the originally scheduled Nov. 26 date.
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