NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Initial Phase of American Chestnut Restoration has begun
Six representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Natural Resources Department (EBCI NRD) joined staff members of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) at their research farm in Meadowview, Va. on Monday, June 30 to tour their facilities and continue planning for American chestnut restoration on the Qualla Boundary.
Long hearing continues; motion to dismiss denied
There will be one final hearing in the case of Benjamin Cody Long before heading to trial. That trial date is tentatively set for Monday, Aug. 9.
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School 4th, 5th grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School 4th, 5th grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Jones-Bowman Fellows complete service project for kids
For the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Fellows, one of their most important traditions is their annual group service project.
Snowbird Christmas Celebration held
A Christmas party and celebration event was held at the Snowbird Community Center on Tuesday, Dec. 20 for members of the Snowbird and Cherokee County communities, and it ended up being about a lot more than the holidays themselves.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Orphans, Elders, and Victims
This time of year, Christmas, people across our Tribe and the country tend to soften and be more generous, with our money, if not our time.
COMMENTARY: Do restrictions on protests violate rights?
I’ve covered governments both on and off tribal land. They’ve ranged from Tribal Council and its committees to school boards, from county commissions to town councils and aldermen.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Missing the Christ of Christmas
A familiar decoration at Christmas is the Nativity Scene. Some people adorn their homes with small statues or their yards with large illumined figures of the Nativity. We know the characters all too well.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lady Royals win 3rd grade title
Dominique Wilkins visits Cherokee Central Schools
Dominique Wilkins, known as the “Human Highlight Film”, spoke to the students at Cherokee Central Schools, on Friday, May 30. He shared with the students his life story and the importance of never quitting. Hard work and perseverance is what led him to be a...
Cherokee Middle School athletes recognized
Cherokee Middle School honored its 2013-14 athletes during a program at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Friday, May 23. Cance Carnes, CMS principal, commented, “I want to thank all of our coaches. They have done a tremendous job.”
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Edith Enloe Armachain – obituary
Edith Enloe Armachain, 90, of the Bigwitch Community, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 29,2019.
Amanda Lynn George – obituary
Amanda Lynn George, 37 of the Wolftown Community, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She is survived by her two children, whom she held in her heart as treasures, Breydan and Kieaira, and the love of her life, Roy Bradley. Amanda is the daughter of Martha and Calloway Ledford, and the late Vaughan Albert Sr.
Elba Parker Crain – obituary
Elba Parker Crain passed away at her home in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department Raffle flyer
20th Annual Native American AA Convention
Nov. 14-17. Acquoni Expo Center. Registration begins Nov. 14 at 12:00 noon. Registration fee of $50 includes three meals on Friday and Saturday, light dinner on Thursday evening and a farewell breakfast on Sunday morning. Activities include speakers, talking circles,...
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