NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Bunio and Secretary Bradley discuss the COVID-19 vaccine
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviewed Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, and Vickie Bradley, Secretary of EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), about the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Cherokee.
COVID-19 cluster identified at local Cherokee church
On Monday, Dec. 14, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 2868 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee.
Tribe not enacting curfew order
Due to the continued rising amount of COVID-19 cases, the State of North Carolina has a curfew order taking effect on Friday, Dec. 11; however, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has decided not to follow suit.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary 5th Grade Awards
The following students each received a Certificate of Completion of 5th Grade from Cherokee Elementary School. Some students received other awards as noted below. Mahala Renee Allison – Fifth Grade Best All-Around, Presidential Silver Achievement Award Dominyk...
Cherokee Middle students attend tech conference
The spring Middle School STAC (Student Technology Advisory Council Conference) was held last month at Cherokee Central Schools.
104th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor information
104th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor information
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
LETTER: Mother wants memorial for son
This Labor Day, I want to remember my son, Patrick Bradley Allison (Feb. 2, 1973 – April 14, 2015), who was killed three years ago while on his job to make the roads safer for his community.
EDITORIAL: Buying a pig in a poke
It is common practice in politics, whether it is incumbents, candidates, or representatives of special interests, for people to use extremes to get their point across or to sell their ideas.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Youth Wrestlers qualify for National Team
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling Program took five wrestlers to the Tar Heel State Classic in Chapel Hill April 11-12. “This is a big tournament for all of our kids, but is especially important to the Schoolboy, Cadet and Junior Divisions,” said coach T.W. Saunooke. ...
GOLF: Braves take second at Hayesville
The Cherokee golf team took second place at The Ridges Golf Club in Hayesville on Thursday, April 17 by carding a combined score of 200.
SOCCER: Swimmer scores 3 to lift Lady Braves over Swain
Taran Swimmer got the hat trick to lift the Lady Braves over Swain 4-2 in double overtime at home on Monday, April 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy – obituary
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy, 78 of the Yellowhill community, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2019.
Danny Dennis Bigwitch – obituary
Danny Dennis Bigwitch, 47, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at his residence.
Julie Freeman Howard – obituary
Julie Freeman Howard, 63, of Bryson City formerly of Mascotte, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Author to discuss Cherokee War of 1776 at WCU
CULLOWHEE – Author, journalist and researcher Nadia Dean will visit Western Carolina University on Thursday, Nov. 14, to give a presentation focusing on the Cherokee War of 1776 and the legendary Cherokee war chief Dragging Canoe. Dean’s presentation will begin at 7...
Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held
Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Junaluska Memorial Site and Museum on Friday, Nov. 8 at 11:30am. This is an annual event sponsored by the Junaluska Leadership Council and the Junaluska Museum, and Junaluska’s Friends. The Wreath...
Post 143 to host Veteran’s benefits officials
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina District Veterans Service Officer Steven Robertson and NC Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Nov. 22 from 10am – 2pm at Post 143 headquarters on Acquoni Road. ...
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