NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves $1.3 million land purchase in Graham County
Tribal Council approved the purchase of 32.28 acres in Graham County for the price of $1,300,000 during a session of Council on Monday, Sept. 20.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Former Chief Hicks appointed to TFA Board
TFA Capital Partners, Inc. announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25 the appointment of former Principal Chief Michell Hicks to its Tribal Board of Advisors.
Local royalty visits with Chief Lambert
Kaneya Jade Simpson, an EBCI tribal member, recently competed in the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant in Asheville.
Frell Owl Award nominations sought
The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Frell Owl Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the passing of Chief Youngdeer
A friend in Cherokee emailed me recently to tell me that former Principal Chief Robert Youngdeer has died. I worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years, and I have to say that he was one of the most remarkable people I ever met.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves among stat leaders
Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee, is first in all of western North Carolina with 5.2 steals/game, second with 6.3 assists and third with 19.4pts. Teammates Avery Mintz and Bree Stamper tied at 18th with 2.4 assists. Mintz was also sixth with 17.6pts and fifth with 4.3...
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Margaret Toineeta Owl – obituary
Margaret Toineeta Owl, 99, went home to be with her husband, Raymond; daughter, June; son, George; and grandsons Ray and Chucky on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.
James Owen Navin – obituary
James Owen Navin, 74, of Aiken, S.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2019.
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill)
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill) passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Tsali Care in Cherokee at the age of 77.
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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