NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Three COVID-19 positives attend gathering on Sam Reed Rd.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified three (3) Qualla Boundary residents on Thursday, Oct. 15 who tested positive for COVID-19.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Council recognizes Warriors of Anikituwah
Tribal Council recognized the Warriors of Anikituwah during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 7.
THANK YOU: Cross Country runner says thanks
Last month, I competed in the USA Track & Field (USATF) Junior Olympic Cross-Country Championships in Albuquerque, NM. I placed 30th overall. There were 345 runners from all over the country.
THANK YOU: Thank you Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would again like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the Board of Directors, the President, and all of the donors of the Yogi Crowe Scholarship Foundation for their dedication, hard work, generosity towards higher learning, and their commitment to making a difference within the Cherokee community.
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
Toineeta named WNC Player of the Week for second time
Kendall Toineeta, junior, has been named Citizen-Times WNC Player of the Week for the second time this season. She opened the week with 26pts at home against Hayesville on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Then, she scored 19 at Andrews on Thursday and finished with 38 at Murphy on...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee rolling, sweeps Murphy
The Lady Braves (20-2) and Braves (13-9) kept their 2014 swagger going as they swept Murphy in key away games on Friday, Feb. 7. The Lady Braves won 69-57 and the Braves won big 83-58.
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)
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
George Henry Lambert – obituary
George Henry Lambert, 89, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 after fighting a brief illness. He was among his loving family.
Robert Lee Goodson – obituary
Robert Lee Goodson, 62, passed away at Mission Hospital on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.
Joseph Eugene Long – obituary
Joseph Eugene Long, better known as Joe Long, was born May 29, 1942, at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville to Joseph George Long and Evelyn Ruby Louise (Helton) Long.
HAPPENINGS
Firewood permits to be issued temporarily by Tribal Forestry
During the Federa shut-down, all firewood cutting permits will be issued by Tommy Cabe of Tribal Forestry. Tribal Forestry is located at the BIA Forestry & Fire compound located on 32 Drowning Bear Street. Cabe's office hours are from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through...
Free Bloodroot workshop
Oct. 24 from 10am – 12pm at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. The workshop, called “Growing Bloodroot for Dye” is being offered by Qualla Arts and Crafts and N.C. State University and is funded by RTCAR. Learn how to prepare a planting bed, divide bloodroot...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 3)
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