NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council approves $3.4 million land purchase for casino property
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun the process to purchase a four-acre lot in the Painttown Community for a price of $3,400,000.
CIHA addresses Dental Clinic concerns
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority CEO Casey Cooper spoke to Tribal Council during the regular session on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 3 to discuss issues with fully reopening the hospital’s Dental Clinic.
Tribe announces new 200-acre “experience” at the entrance to Smoky Mountains
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to develop a new “experiential destination” at Sevierville’s busy Interstate 40 (I-40) Exit 407. The 200-acre mixed-use development will serve as a gateway and “first stop” for more than 11 million tourists who travel through Sevier County to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park every year.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Cherokee Choices says thanks for Turkey Strut help
Cherokee Choices would like to thank the following groups/people who were instrumental in the Turkey Strut 5K
Miss Cherokee report for October
Si-yo, I would like to take this time to thank the people who have helped me with preparing for the Miss Cherokee Pageant and who have been absolutely amazing once I was crowned.
THANK YOU: Family of Bob Smith expresses appreciation
The family of Bob Smith would like to express our deep appreciation to those who offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Let’s try to get this right
It has been and continues to be a historic journey for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
LETTER: Reader shares thoughts on Lumbees with Sen. Burr
The Skarure Katehnuaka Tuscarora Nation of Indians have and are of a rich part of NC history past and present.
LETTER: Tribal member shares thoughts on Lumbees with Senator
The following letter was sent to Senator Burr expressing my concern with his support of the Lumbee Recognition Act.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Five Tribal members win conference titles
A total of five EBCI tribal members won titles at the Smoky Mountain Conference titles at the conference tournament at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1 including: Levi Swearengin, Cherokee, 126; Russell Bigmeat, Swain, 136; Jaron Bradley, Cherokee, 152; Nathan Craig, Robbinsville, 170; and Spencer McCoy, Swain, 195.
FOOTBALL: Tribal member named All-State
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member and a junior at Swain County High School, has been named to the NCPreps.com All-State 1A team as a middle linebacker.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves win in opening round of SMC tournament
The Cherokee Middle School Braves traveled to Murphy to play the Andrews Wildcats in the opening round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Vivian Harlan – obituary
Vivian Harlan, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Robert Michael “Jose” West – obituary
Robert Michael “Jose” West, 60, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy – obituary
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy, 39, of Birdtown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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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