NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Prosecutor’s Office responds to your questions (first question)
Why do our prosecutors take it so easy on drug offenders? With the number of resources and opportunities our Tribe has, yet we are seeing an increase in drug use and distribution.
Same-sex marriage amendments killed by Council
For now, the marriage law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will remain the same and only recognize unions between a man and a woman.
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frell Owl Award nominations sought
The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Frell Owl Award.
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run coming
The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.
UNC Scholarship named after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named existing grants and fellowships to honor courageous people who represent important “firsts” in the University’s history.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Trump and Metamucil…issue
I read the opinion regarding intravenous drug users who are currently guests of our local Heartbreak Hotel and the used syringes that are now everywhere on the Rez.
EDITORIAL: Are you afraid of ghosts or should we send in the clowns?
Tis the season to get scared. Halloween is a time we get weird and spooky. Some folks are not into the scary stuff. No ghosts. No zombies. No vampires. No werewolves.
COMMENTARY: Students, be thankful for your fortune
Sitting in a Tribal Council discussion over changes in educational funding policy got me thinking.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOFTBALL: Parker named SoCon Pitcher of the Week
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman junior Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, was recently named Southern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week after tossing three complete-game shutouts and her first career no-hitter. Parker worked 21 and 1/3 innings over four appearances...
Fishing Report: Picking the perfect fly rod
Picking the perfect fly rod may be harder than you might think. Ask any fly angler in the Smoky Mountains what fly rod is best, and there is no telling how many different answers you will get. There are several factors you must consider when choosing a fly rod, let...
BASKETBALL: LADY BRAVES WIN 4TH STRAIGHT SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves (25-3) are heading to Greensboro for the 1A state playoffs Regionals round on the heels of winning their fourth straight Sectional Championship on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee defeated Rosman 82-53 to earn their spot in the Regional Finals on Friday, March 7 at the Fleming Gym at UNC – Greensboro against Hayesville.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill)
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill) passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Tsali Care in Cherokee at the age of 77.
Judy Regina Bird – obituary
Judy Regina Bird, 48, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Lillian Saunooke Franklin – obituary
Lillian Saunooke Franklin, 80, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Homecoming at Goose Creek Baptist
Oct. 20 at Goose Creek Baptist Church. The morning service will start at 11am with preaching by Brother James Gunter. Following the service, dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 10)
Kool & The Gang to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Fresh, Mislead and Open Sesame they've earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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