NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park experiences more than 12 million visits in 2020
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the second busiest year on record in 2020.
Anniversary approaching of Cherokee’s first COVID-19 case
Later this month, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will mark a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Cherokee community.
NCDHHS, EBCI opens Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services Eligibility Office in Cherokee
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) have established an EBCI/NCDHHS Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Eligibility Office in Cherokee. The office open officially on Monday, March 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee report for May and June
Miss Cherokee report for May and June
Dixon receives 2015-16 Ferrel Heady Award
Earle Dixon, 61, an EBCI tribal member from the Painttown community, attended the Animas-San Juan River Conference, in Farmington, NM recently.
WCU’s Special Collections receives Cherokee language version of “Charlotte’s Web”
Special Collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library recently received a gift of a Cherokee language version of E.B. White’s classic children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Glimmers of hope
I encourage you to share your examples of glimmers of hope. A single glimmer or spark can be the beginning of a bonfire.
LETTER: Reader complains about treatment in area hospital
At the top of her lungs, in a waiting room full of patients, she screamed at me, “You are a male sexist chauvinist pig”.
COMMENTARY: Reader upset with Jackson County Board “shenanigans”
Last night, I attended the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting specifically to apologize to Commissioner Charles Elders.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Crowe leads Braves to first place finish
The Cherokee Braves golf team took first place in convincing fashion at the Blue Ridge-hosted Sapphire National match on Tuesday, April 22.
SOCCER: Mintz scores 2 as Lady Braves tie Tallulah Falls
Senior forward Avery Mintz scored two goals as the Lady Braves tied Tallulah Falls 2-2 at home on Tuesday, April 22.
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. ...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dora Estelle Smith – obituary
Dora Estelle Smith, 54, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Nancy Jane Driver – obituary
Nancy Jane Driver, 61, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Mary Green Ward – obituary
Mary Green Ward, 88, known to most as Mamaw Ward, entered into the presence of her Lord, at Mission Hospital, Sunday, March 10, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Former EBCI Vice-Chief to be honored at Memorial Service
Bill Ledford, former Tribal leader of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away on Monday, Oct 28. A memorial service will be held on Sat. Nov. 2 at 4pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. Ledford served the tribe for more than 25 years. As Vice...
Walk-in flu show clinic
Through Nov. 21 at the Cherokee Community Health offices located at 93 Cherokee Boys Club Loop. The hours of operation are 7:45am – 4:30pm and they are closed for lunch from 12-12:45pm. Staff is available other times and dates by appointment. The flu vaccine is...
Closings due to passing of former Vice Chief Bill Ledford
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee Boys Club, and the Cherokee Central Schools are all closed on Friday, Nov. 1 in observance of the passing of former Vice Chief Bill Ledford.
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