NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Bunio: “People have to stop putting themselves in a position of catching COVID-19”
A gathering is anytime you are getting a group of people together that are not in your immediate circle or your immediate household.
Chief’s Report: Tribe in negotiations to acquire gaming facility in Midwest
Every two and four years EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) tribal citizens hear some common phrases tossed about, “balanced budget”, “increased jobs”, “additional benefit programs”, and “higher per capita payments”.
Tribal health officials urge contact tracing participation
According to health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), each person testing positive for COVID-19 has had contact with 3 to 20 other people – known as direct contacts.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Johnson thanks family, friends for support
As I made efforts to get this “thank you” written, it seems I was met with continual obstacles.
Cherokee Indian Hospital hosts Chili Cook-off
The Cherokee Indian Hospital (CIHA) U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Association (COA) hosted their Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Local artists receive national award
First Peoples Fund, a national organization supporting Native American artists, has named Luther G. (Butch) and Lydia Louise Goings, EBCI tribal members, as recipients of the 2016 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader opposes Lumbee recognition efforts
The Lumbee Tribe’s petition for federal status is a forest with no trees.
EDITORIAL: Lip readers needed
Roughly a year ago, I brought up the subject of public documents and the need to have accurate records of our Tribal Council sessions and truly any official government business that is conducted.
LETTER: Big Cove representative says farewell, thank you
There are not enough appropriate words in any language to express to the amazing and wonderful people of the Big Cove and Tow String Community, the extent of my gratitude.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament 1st round games
Complete listing of the first round games of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournaments for Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, JV Boys and JV Girls
Cherokee Community Basketball tournament brackets
Cherokee Community Basketball tournament brackets
CHS Spring Sports Schedules
CHS Spring Sports Schedules for Braves Baseball, Lady Braves Softball and Lady Braves Soccer
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio – obituary
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence.
Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary
Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018
HAPPENINGS
18th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Nov. 23 from 11am – 4pm at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Music, dance, arts and crafts. The American Indian Heritage Celebration is supported by the Raleigh Arts Commission, United Arts Council of Wake County, N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, N.C....
State to host series of Federal Disaster Public Assistance Applicant Briefings
The State of North Carolina has received a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) for 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The declaration date is Sept. 25, with an event incident period of July 3-13. The...
Western Carolina War Eagles football schedule
Practice, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center field 7-on-7 challenge, Oct. 26 at 11am at the Acquoni Expo Center field All newcomers are welcome to tryout during practice. Open to all ages. Email westerncarolinawareagles@gmail.com for an...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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