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Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.

Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise

Nov 13, 2015 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.

Big Cove says thanks for Halloween Carnival

Nov 12, 2015 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

On Oct. 27, the Big Cove Community hosted their annual Halloween Carnival. It was truly a success!

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

EDITORIAL: Using the “z” word

May 2, 2017 | OPINIONS

Most communities don’t like it. When it comes to land use, owners don’t like to be told how they can, or can’t use their land.

EDITORIAL: Can we handle the truth, or even recognize it?

Apr 24, 2017 | OPINIONS

If ever there was an example of why we need clear, concise law, it is the situation we find ourselves in now. We are now finding that it is going to take a court session (or three) to figure the difference between the “letter of the law” and the “essence of the law”.

EDITORIAL: Trumped

Apr 18, 2017 | OPINIONS

“Does a resolution trump an ordinance?” This and many other questions were presented during Tribal Council last week.

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins big against Highlanders

Feb 3, 2014 | SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi

It was a good night for Cherokee basketball as both varsity teams defeated visiting Highlands at home on Friday, Jan. 31. The Lady Braves (17-2), currently ranked #6 in the state Maxpreps.com poll, beat the Lady Highlanders 76-31, and the Braves (10-9) pulled above .500 on the year with a 71-50 victory.

BASKETBALL: Tribal members leading stat boards

Jan 30, 2014 | SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi

Several EBCI tribal members are leading the WNC stat boards, as of Jan. 30, including: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 1st with 5.8 assists/gm - 1st with 5.3 steals/gm - 4th with 19.9pts/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 2nd with...

BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge

Jan 29, 2014 | SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi

Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Blue Ridge, Ga. on Friday, Jan. 24 and came away with two wins. The Braves (8-9) won 67-47, and the Lady Braves (15-2) won big 77-31.

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OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe – obituary

Aug 8, 2018 | OBITUARIES

Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Cherokee Hospital with her family and friends by her side.

Shelby Jean Cabe Buchanan – obituary

Aug 6, 2018 | OBITUARIES

Shelby Jean Cabe Buchanan, 62, of Sylva, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Jackson County, to James Fred Cabe and the late Hilda Matilda Gibson Cabe.

Joshua Squirrel Sr. – obituary

Aug 6, 2018 | OBITUARIES

Joshua Squirrel Sr., 83, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.

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HAPPENINGS

Volunteers needed at Cherokee Indian Hospital

Sep 27, 2013 | Happenings

Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking volunteers to provide for the spiritual needs of the Cherokee people and others who present to the emergency room and inpatient unit for care. “This is a very rewarding program for those who minister to the spiritual souls,” said...