NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Secretary Haaland wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West on Sunday, Dec. 12 as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
Retail alcohol sales start on Qualla Boundary
Following passage of a referendum in September approving the practice, a local business is the first to start the retail sale of beer and wine on the Qualla Boundary. Ric’s Smokeshop I, located on Casino Trail, started several weeks ago.
CIPD seizes over 900 lbs. of marijuana, guns in Cherokee Co. arrests
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 9, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. Upon arrival, CIPD Patrol Officer Christopher Harris spoke with a male and female subject on foot near the casino and the casino hotel entrance.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Huskey named Harrah’s Cherokee Regional Direct Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced on Friday, May 12 the recent promotion of Gavin Huskey, an EBCI tribal member, to Regional Direct Marketing Manager.
Dora Reed Book Club students
The following students were honored on Tuesday, May 9 at the Dora Reed Center for qualifying for various book clubs.
Cherokee Elementary honors grandparents
The 2017 “Honoring Our Grandparents” event was held at the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center (CAC) on Tuesday, April 18 and presented by the CCS Cultural Department.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Back to nature
Because we live here and are around it all the time, we take the natural beauty and untouched wilderness for granted.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is the chief cornerstone
Moses, as deliverer of the Israelites, while bringing an estimated three million of them out of Egypt, became angry with them at Mt. Horeb.
COMMENTARY: Enrollment records could be used for census
The last official census of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was conducted in 2001. The next one was supposed to have been conducted ten years later in 2011, but it wasn’t which puts the Tribe eight years out of compliance with Section 19 of the Charter and Governing Document.
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
Mouse (Deborah Anne) Thompson – obituary
Mouse (Deborah Anne) Thompson, 46, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Walela Palma – obituary
Walela Palma, infant daughter of Cassandra Tolley and Angel Palma, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
Alice Virginia Lambert – obituary
Alice Virginia Lambert , 79 of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
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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