NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe signs MOU with South College Asheville
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and South College Asheville (SCA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 4 that tribal officials hope will encourage more tribal members to enter the health care field.
CCS School Board discusses Cherokee culture in the classroom
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education welcomed Heath Robertson to their meeting on Monday, May 3 to discuss his ‘decolonization research’.
Casino estimates construction completion in 2021
The $330 million construction project at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort could be seeing a grand opening in the coming months.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee report for July, August 2016
Miss Cherokee report for July, August 2016
Blythe named AISES region representative
Chloe Blythe, a EBCI tribal member and a Fellow in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award program (JBLA), has been selected to serve as the Region 7 Representative for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Tribe gearing up for 2017 motorcycle event
Tribal organizers are gearing up for the 2017 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Will you be there for them?
For as long as I can remember, a day of the Cherokee Indian Fair has been reserved to honor the veterans of the United States military.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader claims Cherokee blood, wants to learn language
I recently read an article in your Aug. 23-29, 2018 paper entitled “Cherokee Language has become a novelty”. It was moving.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Swain County Sales and Use Tax
On the Swain County ballot in November, the last item on the second page says “Swain County Local Sales and Use Tax – Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter (.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.”
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
Sam Saunooke – obituary
Sam Saunooke, 80, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on May 11, 2019 while recovering from a period of illness at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Russell Gerardo Ledford – obituary
Russell Gerardo Ledford, infant son of Sonya Ledford and Luis Gomez, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Chrismon T. Smith – obituary
Chrismon T. Smith, 51, of the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Christmas Bazaars
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run
Nov. 8-9. Acquoni Expo Center (former Cherokee High School). Hosted by the Cherokee Rodders. Over 300 of the nation’s fantastic classic cars and trucks will be on display. Gates open at 9am with daily spectator entrance fee of $5 per person with children 10 and under...
Cherokee Youth Council Etiquette Training flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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