NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal health officials urge contact tracing participation
According to health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), each person testing positive for COVID-19 has had contact with 3 to 20 other people – known as direct contacts.
Three COVID-19 positives attend gathering on Sam Reed Rd.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified three (3) Qualla Boundary residents on Thursday, Oct. 15 who tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Wellbriety Snow Moon event planned
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Wellbriety Snow Moon (Usgiwi) celebration and potluck lunch Saturday, Dec. 19 from 11:30am – 2pm at the Cherokee Youth Center.
GSMA names new executive director
Laurel Rematore, executive director of Mesa Verde Museum Association in Colorado since 2008 and director of membership and development at Yosemite Association prior to that, has been named to take over the helm at Great Smoky Mountains Association.
Cherokee High School honor rolls – 1st Nine Weeks
Cherokee High School honor rolls – 1st Nine Weeks
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: September 11 and relevance of symbols
We are approaching another anniversary of a tragic event in America’s history.
COMMENTARY: The fun never stops…issue
It’s a new week, the eclipse is over, the frog swallowed then regurgitated the sun and the fun never ceases in Washington.
EDITORIAL: Who are you betting on?
Well, the time has come. Over the past two weeks, I have seen many of our tribal members at the voting stations in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex come in to cast their votes for the Tribal Council election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Toineeta named WNC Player of the Week
Lady Braves’ Kendall Toineeta, a junior, was named the Citizen-Times Western North Carolina Player of the Week on Monday, Feb. 3. She was honored for her play against Swain on Thursday, Jan. 30 and against Highlands on Friday, Jan. 31. She scored 10pts and had 10...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins big against Highlanders
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
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Zachariah Lightning Rattler
Zachariah Lightning Rattler, 40, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Charlotte Welch Taylor -obituary
Charlotte Welch Taylor, age 88, of the Painttown Community, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 17,2018. She was born on Nov. 10,1929 in Cherokee.
Johnnie Ruth Maney – obituary
Johnnie Ruth Maney, 63, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Roller Derby at Birdtown to benefit Cancer Support Center
The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls are set to host their last home bout of the season! “Pajama Jam” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Birdtown Gym in Cherokee. The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will face off against the Middle Georgia Derby Demons from Macon, Ga....
War Eagles 7-on-7 Football Challenge
14th Annual Prayer Breakfast
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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