NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID update – Doctor Bunio addresses the “Surge”
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Cherokee Indian Hospital getting rapid COVID-19 tests
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 within the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), the Cherokee Indian Hospital (CIH) will soon have rapid tests available.
COVID-19 positive attends Whittier gathering
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a Qualla Boundary resident on Wednesday, Oct. 14 who tested positive for COVID-19.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC launches Minority Male Mentoring Program
Among Native American males enrolled at Southwestern Community College during the 2012-13 academic year, 40 percent left the college without graduating.
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community thanks decorating contest volunteers
Congratulations to the Wolftown Community Club for retaining first place in the 2nd Annual Community Building Decorating Contest with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as the theme!
WCU holds commencement for fall graduating class
Members of Western Carolina University’s fall graduating class who already have done what it takes to earn degrees have some advice for younger students who are still looking to begin their college careers.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal elder addresses safety concerns
Dear Editor, he cell tower. We have one overlooking Wagon Wheel Gap Road and what I wonder is why it has no light? There are planes. Maybe I’m jumping to conclusions. I think this needs to be remedied soon. There could be a major disaster if...
EDITORIAL: The people have spoken
Tribal midterm election day has come and gone.
EDITORIAL: September 11 and relevance of symbols
We are approaching another anniversary of a tragic event in America’s history.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee teams both top 80pts in wins
On a cold, slightly snowy night, Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams warmed up the Andrews High School gym on Thursday, Feb. 6 by scoring a combined 168pts in their wins.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Conference Tournament
Several members of the Cherokee Middle School Braves wrestling team placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school tournament held at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves advance to tournament finals
The Cherokee Middle School men’s basketball team has advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals on Thursday, Feb. 6 against the Swain County Maroon Devils at the Murphy High School gym at 7:15pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Garfield Henry Long Sr. – obituary
Garfield Henry Long Sr., 72, of Cherokee, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Nancy Watty Garcia – obituary
Nancy Watty Garcia, 64, of Tuckasegee, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Robert S. Youngdeer – obituary
Robert S. Youngdeer, 96, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at football game
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cherokee High School Booster Club is asking everyone who plans to attend the Cherokee vs. Murphy varsity football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4 to wear pink and show your support in the fight against...
VAWA play to premier at NCAI Convention
Production to feature EBCI tribal member Billie Jo Rich The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will sponsor the Oklahoma premier of Sliver of a Full Moon – a new play by Mary Kathryn Nagle which documents the reauthorization of the Violence Against...
2014 Cherokee Lions Club Birthday Calendar
The Cherokee Lions Club is collecting names for their annual birthday calendar. The cost of putting your loved one’s birthday, memorial, or anniversary is still $.25. Please see any Lions Club member before Tuesday, Oct. 15. Members include: Butch Sanders, Frank...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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