NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Cablevision preparing for overhaul
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) became 100 percent owners of Cherokee Cablevision last November. Now, stakeholders are gathering resources for a complete renovation of the business and its services.
Cherokee woman sentenced to 10 years for trafficking meth and other narcotics
Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Lillian Elaine Brady, 53, Cherokee, to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release on Thursday, Sept. 2 for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and other narcotics, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Man drowns at Abrams Falls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by multiple emergency response agencies in the recovery of a drowning victim near Abrams Falls on Friday, Aug. 27.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Belt retires from WCU Cherokee Center
“In terms of having Western and the community involved with each other, I feel like we got a number of things going,” she said.
Qualla Parkway Partners program launching
This year marks the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS), and the most visited unit of the entire system is located less than a mile from the border of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Download your Remember the Removal Ride application
Download an application for the 2017 Remember the Removal Ride below. Applications are due in the Cherokee Choices office by Thursday, Nov. 10.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: 2019 Tribal Elections
Although to make law, the election year has been shortened to begin January; we are now within 12 months of our tribal elections.
COMMENTARY: Time to clear up the governing document confusion
Is the Charter and Governing Document legally our governing document or isn’t it?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Medicare and the 2018 elections
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Are you or someone in your family receiving Medicare benefits?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Five Tribal Members compete at State Meet
Five tribal members from Cherokee, Swain and Robbinsville High Schools traveled to Greensboro to participate in the NCHSAA tournament on Feb. 21-22 with several individuals walking away with medals.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Mitchell in 1st round win
The Lady Braves proved why they received the #1 seed in the western Section of the 1A state playoffs with a signature win over the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee won big 77-37 behind 23pts by Avery Mintz and 16 by Kendall Toineeta.
BASKETBALL: Braves’ shots fall in 1st round win over Bessemer City
The Braves have found their range again. Following a rough shooting game (28 percent) in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference championship game last week, Cherokee, the #7 seed in the western Section, shot a much better 40 percent on Monday, Feb. 24 as they defeated #10 seed Bessemer City 72-56 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah – obituary
Cathie (Kasha) Lossiah 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday July 17, 2019.
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford – obituary
Myron “Mike” Robert Ledford, 52, passed away July 14, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles – obituary
D. Charlene Bird-Stiles, 61, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.
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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