NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
The EBCI Tribal Option and what it means for Medicaid beneficiaries
Eligible Medicaid members will begin to receive letters on Monday, March 15 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notifying Medicaid beneficiaries of open enrollment which will now include the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Option.
WCU set to open vaccine clinic
Western Carolina University has received a shipment of vaccines and is prepared to launch its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Tribal Bingo to remain closed through at least June
Cherokee Tribal Bingo has been closed for almost a year now due to COVID-19, and officials state it will remain closed through at least the end of June.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum membership manager retires
Joyce Cooper is leaving as the membership manager for the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Archaeological discoveries at rare 400-year-old American Indian homestead site
With each gentle scrape of the trowel, the underside of a large broken pottery vessel emerges from the dirt in a peaceful river valley in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Cherokee Pride initiative launched
Cherokee Pride, an initiative to celebrate superior guest service, launched this month.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal member disagrees with contribution to football stadium
The recent decision made by Tribal Council to make a one-time contribution to Graham County Schools in the amount of $100,000 shows just how much further we have to go as a Tribe.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Couple enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
I just want to say that my wife and I had a great time this past week in Cherokee, what a beautiful place!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants sports gaming
Sports betting produces revenue in the billions each year.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fishing Report: Warmer temperatures mean better fishing
The fishing all across the mountains is incredible this time of year. Warmer temperatures are gaining ground over winter’s long cold grasp. The almost Summer like highs have brought fish into feeding frenzies all across the region and with it, plenty of anglers...
Brackets for the NAYO Tournament
Brackets for the NAYO Tournament
SOCCER: Swimmer lifts Cherokee over Haywood Christian
Senior forward Taran Swimmer scored on two penalty kicks to lead the Lady Braves to a 2-0 win over Haywood Christian at home on Thursday, April 10. She scored the first one with 9:52 left in the first half and the second with 4:12 left in the match.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe – obituary
Ocean Zaelynn Crowe, treasured daughter of Kaniah and Dodge, born Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2019, died peacefully in the arms of her parents after six beautiful and unforgettable hours.
Nancy Audena Smith – obituary
Nancy Audena Smith, 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Mary Rodriguez Lambert – obituary
Mary Rodriguez Lambert, 47, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
HAPPENINGS
2013 Cherokee Christmas Parade flyer
Cherokee Central Schools has the following openings
High School/Middle School Math Coach Teacher Assistants- AA Degree Required High School Math Teacher- NC Teaching License Substitute Teachers- AA or Bachelors Required Food Service Worker Elementary Teacher- NC Teaching License Family and Consumer Science Teacher...
Rescheduled Stargazing Program in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, has rescheduled a 2 ½-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove for Saturday, November 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program was originally scheduled in September, but was...
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