NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Clean-up event on tribal waterways to honor Long Man
Honoring Long Man Day will be held next month in an attempt to get more people involved in land stewardship on the Qualla Boundary.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“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.
WNC Leadership Initiative holds graduation
The Western North Carolina Leadership Initiative (WNCLI) recently held graduation ceremonies for participants of the 2016 Right Path and Coulter Regional leadership programs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Civil discourse
As a newspaper editor, I (along with the editorial board) concern myself with balancing the need, the right, of our people to express themselves through their opinions and comments to the news of the day and protecting the public from inappropriate expressions of hate.
LGBTQ group hopes to make a difference for acceptance
For many years among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being gay, lesbian or transgender was something that was either hidden or something that wasn’t discussed. There was a stigma attached to it, and many just don’t want to discuss it. One organization on the Boundary hopes to change that.
COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery
While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking due to stuttering.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Golf Schedule
March 11 – at Rosman, 9 holes, 3:30pm 13 – at Swain, 9 holes, 3:30pm 18 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 20 – at Andrews, 9 holes, 3:30pm 25 – at Hiwassee Dam, 9 holes, 3:30pm 27 – at Hayesville, 9 holes, 3:30pm April 8 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 10 – at Blue Ridge, 9...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves run past Robbinsville into Sectional Finals
The Lady Braves used their patented fast break and full-court press to keep the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights on their heels the entire game during 1A state playoff second round action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Fishing Report: Observe proper stream etiquette
As Spring fast approaches, so will angling pressure on our favorite streams, rivers and lakes. This brings us to the age old burning discussion of stream etiquette. Fishing doesn’t need another rule, lord knows we have plenty to deal with, however with more people...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rosemary Powell – obituary
Rosemary Powell, 67, of Cherokee, passed away following a brief illness at the Tsali Care Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 with her loving family at her side.
Dinah (Tooni) George – obituary
Dinah (Tooni) George, 97, of Cherokee, passed away at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 following a extended illness.
Josephine K. Calhoun – obituary
Josephine K. Calhoun, 68, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and was a life-long resident of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
New Enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as of Sept. 30, 2013
New EBCI Enrollees April - September 2013 This is a listing of new enrollee’s of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were officially enrolled between April 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2013 who, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY TRIBAL LAW, are eligible to receive a per...
Deceased Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians between April 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2013
Deceased EBCI members April - September 2013 This is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate is entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for the period April 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2013 pursuant to...
Brother John Flute preaching
Oct. 6 at 10am and 6pm and nightly at 7pm through Oct. 13 at Waterfalls Baptist Church. Flute is a Cherokee Nation citizen from Stillwell, Okla. There will be a special singing each night and everyone is invited and welcome.
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