NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council passes public mask mandate
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases in October, and Tribal Council has taken action passing a public mask mandate.
Tribe takes a step forward on medical marijuana
Medical marijuana (also known as medical cannabis) has been a topic of discussion within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for the past five years.
Wolftown Gym to be re-named in memory of “Kool-Aide” Queen
The Wolftown Gym is being re-named in memory of a long-time employee of Cherokee Recreation and a man known as a gentle giant on the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Public Notice concerning “Chiefing”
The Commerce Department has reissued a letter of guidelines for the practice known as “chiefing”.
Cherokee students make honor lists at SCC
Three-hundred-thirty-nine students made the dean’s or president’s lists for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
Classworks helping Cherokee Elementary students master skills
Cherokee Elementary School has implemented a new program known as Classworks that helps fill in the gaps for many students in the subjects of English, reading and math.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: One meaningful gift you could give for your family this Christmas
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole.”
EDITORIAL: The strong, silent type
December 7, 1941 marked the first time that foreign forces attacked a state of the United States.
LETTER: Asbestos in our homes
Did someone in your family die from cancer? Do you have breathing or lung problems?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves in action in 2nd Round of Playoffs
The Braves (16-10) will face #2 seed Avery County (23-4) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6pm. The game will be played at Avery located at 401 High School Road, Newland, NC 28657. The Braves narrowly lost to Avery County 55-53...
WRESTLING: Five Tribal Members compete at State Meet
Five tribal members from Cherokee, Swain and Robbinsville High Schools traveled to Greensboro to participate in the NCHSAA tournament on Feb. 21-22 with several individuals walking away with medals.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Mitchell in 1st round win
The Lady Braves proved why they received the #1 seed in the western Section of the 1A state playoffs with a signature win over the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee won big 77-37 behind 23pts by Avery Mintz and 16 by Kendall Toineeta.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kevin B. Smith – obituary
Kevin B. Smith, 46, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was the son of Cindy Queen Taylor and Gary Dean Smith.
Norma R. Molina Bigmeat – obituary
Norma R. Molina Bigmeat, age 67 of Flint, Mich., passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Tracy Renee Swimmer – obituary
Tracy Renee Swimmer, a resident of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Kim Parton
Oct. 18 from 11am- 1pm at the Cherokee EMS building. She has been in Mission Hospital with a long term illness. Menu: Potato soup, vegetable soup, or chili with cheese toast or bologna sandwich, dessert $5. Drinks $1. Also available 50/50 tickets and raffle for a...
Community Mediation Training
Nov. 12-14 from 9am – 4:30pm in Webster. This is for individuals who wish to learn neutral ways to mediate conflicts in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and neighborhoods. The course meets the standards of the Mediation Network of North...
Trail of Tears Symposium flyer
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