NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Cablevision preparing for overhaul
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) became 100 percent owners of Cherokee Cablevision last November. Now, stakeholders are gathering resources for a complete renovation of the business and its services.
Cherokee woman sentenced to 10 years for trafficking meth and other narcotics
Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Lillian Elaine Brady, 53, Cherokee, to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release on Thursday, Sept. 2 for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and other narcotics, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Man drowns at Abrams Falls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by multiple emergency response agencies in the recovery of a drowning victim near Abrams Falls on Friday, Aug. 27.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation selects its RTR participants
The Cherokee Nation has selected 10 cyclists for its 2017 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June.
Beloved Woman to receive honorary UNC Asheville degree
UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients EBCI Beloved Woman Ellen Bird, artist Stoney Lamar, and pediatrician Olson Huff.
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Step up to the plate
Next month, filing for tribally-elected seats will begin and end. The window for registering for the primary election is March 1 through March 15.
COMMENTARY: President Trump is the worst president in the history of the United States
President Donald Trump is the worst president this country has ever seen. His antics make Gerald Ford look non-clumsy and well put-together.
COMMENTARY: A wall is a good place to start
The recent government shutdown accomplished very little and showed the American citizens just how divisive and tribal we have become.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BOXING: Bahe boxing family proud of Navajo, Cherokee heritage
The Bahe family, who live in Chinle, Ariz. on the Navajo Nation, are dedicated to the sport of boxing. They are also dedicated to and very proud of their Navajo and Eastern Band Cherokee heritage.
WRESTLING: Swearengin signs a scholarship with Bacone College
Cherokee Braves wrestling standout Levi Swearengin signed a scholarship agreement on Tuesday, June 17 in Muscogee, Okla. to wrestle next season at Bacone College.
2014 CMS and CHS Volleyball Schedule
2014 CMS and CHS Volleyball Schedule
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonathan P. Tahquette Jr. – obituary
Jonathan P. Tahquette Jr., 36, born April 26,1983, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy – obituary
Howard Thomas “Tom” Murphy, 61, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Charles W. Reed – obituary
Charles W. Reed, 69, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away at his residence after battling a long-term illness.
HAPPENINGS
REO Speedwagon to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. These days REO are still doing...
Reed Basket Class
Nov. 16 at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. EBCI tribal member Mary W. Thompson will conduct the class. Kits will include natural splints, dyed splints and rims for $35 and an additional $15 for the class. Bring scissors, sharp pocket knife, water bowl...
Robin Thicke, along with Jessie J, to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Born in Los Angeles, Robin Thicke taught himself to play piano at the age of 12 and by 16 was writing and producing songs for artists like Brandy, Color Me Badd, and Brian McKnight. By the age of 21, he had written and produced songs on over 20 gold and platinum...
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