NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission discusses overdoses and body cams
The majority of the meeting was spent speaking with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) on their monthly report. The May meeting of the Police Commission was cancelled, so the CIPD offered reports from both April and May.
Nine Cherokee cyclists return from 950-mile journey retracing northern route of Trail of Tears
Nine Cherokee bicyclists who were part of the 2021 Remember the Removal Bike Ride finalized their 950-mile journey on Friday, June 18 with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation.
Former Mandara Spa massage therapist pleas to sexually assaulting two clients
Former massage therapist Anthony Brian Robinson, who worked at Mandara Spa in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, entered Alford pleas to sexually assaulting two clients, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Report for the month of October
Hello everyone, my name is Amorie Gunter and I am the 21-year-old daughter of Frank and Angie Gunter, and we are the proud residents of the Birdtown Community.
Cherokee High to present “Short Attention Span Theater”
A bevy of songs and monologues will fill the Chief Dugan Cultural Arts Center as Cherokee High School students will present “Short Attention Span Theatre” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm.
Cartwright graduates from Harrah’s Cherokee program
Barton Cartwright recently graduated from the Cherokee Development Program at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and will join the Marketing team as assistant casino services manager.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal political endorsements not a good idea
In the closing days of October, Tribal Council voted to pass a resolution introduced by Wolfetown Reps. Bo Crowe and Jeremy Wilson to endorse the candidacy of Brad Letts, who’s seeking reelection to the position of Superior Court judge for District 30B.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parking lot a dangerous situation
Who is responsible for trimming the bushes in front of Food Lion
COMMENTARY: A different perspective for Indian voters
The upcoming midterm election will be a culmination of a politically charged and polarized America that has no clear light at the end of the tunnel in terms of national unity or overall compromise.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WEIGHTLIFTING: Solis sets State, National Record
Damian Solis, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, set the new Iron Boy Powerlifting State and National record for the 275lb weight class with a deadlift of 600lbs at the IBP Tarheel State Powerlifting Championships in McAdenville on Saturday, April 12.
SOCCER: Swimmer gets second hat trick as Lady Braves win 3-2
It is rare when a soccer player gets a hat trick (three goals) in a match. It is almost unheard of for a player to do that twice in the same week. But, that’s exactly what Cherokee senior Taran Swimmer did this past week.
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton wins shot put championship
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton is on a quest for a ring. Last year, she was the runner-up in the state shot put event with a throw of 34’ 11”. She shattered that mark and her personal best with a throw of 36’ 6” to win the shot put event at the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, April 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mary Lou Feather Taylor – obituary
Mary Lou Feather Taylor, 65, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019.
Rosemary Powell – obituary
Rosemary Powell, 67, of Cherokee, passed away following a brief illness at the Tsali Care Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 with her loving family at her side.
Dinah (Tooni) George – obituary
Dinah (Tooni) George, 97, of Cherokee, passed away at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 following a extended illness.
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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