NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Court rules in favor of Catawba in land-into-trust lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that nearly 17 acres taken into trust for the Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino on land near Kings Mountain was done legally.
WCU gains grant for improving advance care planning in Cherokee community
The National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded just over $374,500 to Western Carolina University’s Department of Social Work to work in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for advance care planning with the Native American community.
EBCI pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Mass Vaccination Team is following Federal guidelines and ceasing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Longtime Cherokee art teacher retires
Decades and decades of students at Cherokee High School have learned more about their culture, particularly as it relates to arts and crafts, through the tireless work of Alyne Stamper.
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program announces 2016-17 Fellows
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program recently selected their 2016-17 fellows.
Park Volunteers receive regional and national recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Friday, July 8 that several of their Volunteers in Park (VIP) have received regional and national recognition for their outstanding service.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Sen. McCain’s service is something we all should strive to mirror
We can honor his memory by returning to civil discussions over our issues and reaching out to those who oppose us to work together for the greater good.
LETTER – Family had nice time in Cherokee
Many members of my family visited us this summer.
EDITORIAL: Glimmers of hope
I encourage you to share your examples of glimmers of hope. A single glimmer or spark can be the beginning of a bonfire.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
BASEBALL: Swain rallies late to defeat Braves
The Cherokee Braves baseball team traveled to Bryson City on Thursday, March 27 to take on the Swain County Maroon Devils in the Smoky Mountain Conference matchup.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Eric Spencer Driver – obituary
Eric Spencer Driver, age 60, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Ava Christian Sneed – obituary
Ava Christine Sneed, age 60, of Chapel Hill, Tenn., went to her new home in heaven on March 26, 2019.
Dorothy Shuler Blythe – obituary
Dorothy Shuler Blythe, 88, of the Coopers Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Harris Regional Hospital after a short illness.
HAPPENINGS
CHS Senior Class Haunted House
Oct. 31 at the Acquoni Expo Center. Admission is $5/person and all proceeds will go towards the 2014 Cherokee High School Senior Class trip to Washington and New York. Contributions are also appreciated. The Senior Class will also be selling bowls of chili,...
NKPA Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole for Christmas
Nov. 30 at Big Y Gym. Registration at 11am, bags fly at 12pm. $50/team or $40/team with a new unopened toy donation ($10+). All toys will be donated to the Cherokee Children’s Home. 1st place - $300 + champion t-shirt, 2nd place - $200, 3rd - $100. This is a...
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