NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Indiana casino protest voted down by Tribal Council
Tribal Council voted down a move to hear the formal protest put forth by Attorney Robert Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Chief’s Report: Update on Catawba, Lumbee issues
As you may be aware, we have been battling an unlawful attempt to establish an off-reservation casino in our state through land acquisition by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation.
Cherokee Nation establishes first hunting, fishing reserves
The Cherokee Nation announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 the Tribe’s first hunting and fishing reserve areas dedicated to Cherokee citizens for controlled hunts to open later this year.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CIHA to hold Raindrops on Roses Gala fundraising event
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, May 21. This year’s theme is “Raindrops on Roses”.
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Yellowhill wins Gadugi Earth Day contest
The Yellowhill Community was named the winner in the annual Gadugi Earth Day recycling competition held on Friday, April 22.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk
We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.
EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay
As I considered the discussion to come that evening, I wondered about how many of these mounds were at the cost of lives cut short by the use and abuse of drugs.
EDITORIAL: No one stands alone
While apathy in modern cultures is not an unusual thing, it is much more impactful in relatively small communities like ours.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves named to All-State
Lady Braves basketball players Kendall Toineeta, a junior, and Avery Mintz, a senior, have been named to the NCPreps.com All-State team.
WRESTLING: McCoy featured in Wrestling USA Magazine
EBCI tribal member Spencer McCoy, a junior at Swain County High School, received an Honorable Mention in the March 2014 issue of Wrestling USA Magazine. The publication ranked the Top 30 high school wrestlers from across the nation in the 195lbs. weight class. ...
Fishing Report: Get ready for opening weekend
Bring your own rock Saturday for the opening weekend of North Carolina fishing season. This is one of the biggest “sporting events” in the state. Anglers flock to the rivers and creeks in the seeming hundreds to catch the first trout of the season. Going fishing on...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Don Edward Chekelelee – obituary
Don Edward Chekelelee, 54, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Carlotta Linette Crowe – obituary
Carlotta Linette Crowe, 58, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at her residence.
Donna West Welch – obituary
Donna West Welch, age 55, of the Big Cove Community, went to her eternal home on Jan. 23, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Cornhole for Christmas flyer
Benefit for Rebecca Paz-Chalacha and Family
Oct. 31 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian Tacos and Frybread and chili dinners. Indian Taco w/drink $8, Frybread and chili w/drink $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries (4 or more orders) upon request. Please call in all deliveries before...
Benefit for James and Jackie Porter Family
Nov. 7 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Spaghetti dinner with corn, salad, break and drink for $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries are upon request. Proceeds will go to help with expenses for Kyleigh Porter, daughter of James and Jackie, who...
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