NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New Caesars Southern Indiana ownership, EBCI Holdings, announces leadership team
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians — which expects approval of its purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana this fall — announced on Wednesday, May 12 the creation of EBCI Holdings, LLC (EBCI) and its management team and board.
Topton man sentenced in embezzlement case
A Topton man admitted in court to stealing almost $2 million from his former employer.
Cherokee Nation offering incentives for vaccinated tribal government employees
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. hopes to increase the number of vaccinated tribal government employees by rewarding those vaccinated with a $300 incentive.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park plans 420-Acre Prescribed Burn in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to burn approximately 420 acres of fields east of Hyatt Lane in Cades Cove.
WCU professor receives Cherokee honor for preservation of culture, interpretive work
Brett Riggs, Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, has received the 2016 Cherokee National Worcester Award for his efforts to preserve Cherokee culture.
Belt retires from WCU Cherokee Center
“In terms of having Western and the community involved with each other, I feel like we got a number of things going,” she said.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Are you afraid of ghosts or should we send in the clowns?
Tis the season to get scared. Halloween is a time we get weird and spooky. Some folks are not into the scary stuff. No ghosts. No zombies. No vampires. No werewolves.
COMMENTARY: Students, be thankful for your fortune
Sitting in a Tribal Council discussion over changes in educational funding policy got me thinking.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader appreciates Fire Mountain Trail
I live in Murphy and am an avid mountain biker.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Boundary participates in Special Olympics Spring Games
The cloudy skies didn’t dampen one smile or spirit at the annual Special Olympics of North Carolina Far West Spring Games. Over 250 athletes participated in the event held Friday, May 9 at Macon Middle School.
TRACK: 1A State Championship Schedule of Events for May 9
GOLF: Cherokee takes fifth at conference, advances to state
The second round of the 36-hole Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament was played at the par-70, 6,009yd Sapphire National Golf Club in Sapphire on Monday, April 28. Tagan Crowe and Christian Ensley led the charge for the Cherokee Braves to hold off the challenging Robbinsville Black Knights en route to a NCHSAA Regionals berth.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe – obituary
Lizzie Marie (Cucumber) Poe went to join the Kingdom of Heaven from her personal residence unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.
James (Jim) Robert Miller – obituary
James (Jim) Robert Miller, 38 of Cherokee and Haywood County, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019.
Scott Nathaniel (Rhino) Rochester
Scott Nathaniel (Rhino) Rochester, 48, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 12, 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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