NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Bunio and Secretary Bradley discuss the COVID-19 vaccine
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviewed Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, and Vickie Bradley, Secretary of EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), about the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Cherokee.
COVID-19 cluster identified at local Cherokee church
On Monday, Dec. 14, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 2868 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee.
Tribe not enacting curfew order
Due to the continued rising amount of COVID-19 cases, the State of North Carolina has a curfew order taking effect on Friday, Dec. 11; however, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has decided not to follow suit.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Step Ahead” meeting for EBCI seniors
EBCI seniors who are planning to attend college in the 2016-17 school year are required to attend a “Step Ahead” meeting presented by the EBCI Higher Education Department in order to qualify for funding from the Tribe.
June 2016 per capita deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the June 2016 per capita distribution will be Friday, April 1.
THANK YOU: Sneed family expresses appreciation
The family of Margaret “Waggie” Sneed would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers, cards, food, encouraging words, and support during our loss.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What a year this has been
As we kiss 2017 a fond goodbye, we remember one of the most eventful years in tribal history. Our community has been on a roller coaster ride of emotion from incredible sadness to incredible elation.
EDITORIAL: One meaningful gift you could give for your family this Christmas
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole.”
EDITORIAL: The strong, silent type
December 7, 1941 marked the first time that foreign forces attacked a state of the United States.
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
Larry Robert Hornbuckle – obituary
Larry Robert Hornbuckle, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
Laverne Huskey Land – obituary
Laverne Huskey Land, age 85, was welcomed into the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Cynthia L. Crowe – obituary
Cynthia L. Crowe, 59, died unexpectedly but peacefully in her Father’s house, surrounded by her beloved church family on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Lloyd Arneach Sr. 70th birthday celebration
Oct. 6 at 12pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Come join the celebration, visit, share stories…stop in anytime.
Zion Hill Baptist Church Fifth Sunday Singing
Sept. 29. The Fifth Sunday Singing has been moved to the Snowbird Playground across from the Little Snowbird Church in honor of Lee Teesateskie’s birthday. The dinner on the ground will start at 1pm and singing at 2pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Opt-In Public Meeting rescheduled
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