NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Exclusion powers of Tribe discussed in work session
The ability of leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to exclude people from its territory was discussed during a work session of Tribal Council on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
White indicted, charged with distributing fentanyl in overdose death
A federal grand jury sitting in Charlotte returned a criminal bill of indictment on Thursday, Feb. 20, charging Shannon White, 42, of Cherokee, with distributing fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death
Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 26
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Right Path presents language CD, workbook to Museum
The Right Path “Duyu-ko-dv-i” Class of 2011-12, presented a Cherokee language CD and companion workbook to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian recently.
Soehn named Park’s Employee of the Year
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Wednesday, April 29 the selection of Dana Soehn as the Park’s 2014 “Employee of the Year.”
New Park Deputy Superintendent announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Tuesday, April 28 that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Council slaps my husband in the face
Yesterday, Thursday, May 5, the majority of Council members voted to revoke only one small portion of Bill J. Ledford’s will.
EDITORIAL: Letting our children shine
If you didn’t make the trip to the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center this weekend to watch the Cherokee Musical Theater production of the “Lion King Jr.”, you missed something truly amazing and historic for our community.
COMMENTARY: Government transparency and other news issues
This is the latest commentary installment from William Ledford.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CMS Braves win tournament championship
Congratulations to the Cherokee Middle School boys basketball team who won the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Murphy High School on Thursday, Feb. 6. More details to come on Monday. (Photo contributed)
BASKETBALL: Cherokee teams both top 80pts in wins
On a cold, slightly snowy night, Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams warmed up the Andrews High School gym on Thursday, Feb. 6 by scoring a combined 168pts in their wins.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Conference Tournament
Several members of the Cherokee Middle School Braves wrestling team placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school tournament held at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson – obituary
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson, 73, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.
Ralph Edward Brady – obituary
Ralph Edward Brady, 55, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
John Ricky Lossiah Jr. (Critter) – obituary
John Ricky Lossiah Jr. (Critter), 37, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord where he was greeted by his son, Caden Jayce, on Sunday, March 4, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
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...
Cherokee Youth Council Halloween Dance Fundraiser flyer
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