NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIHA using rapid tests to be proactive
Dozens of cars stretched in a line to receive a COVID-19 test just three anxious days before Thanksgiving.
Weekly COVID-19 updates with Dr. Bunio (Nov. 19)
Each week, 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. It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A session on Thursday, Nov. 19. All answers presented below are from Dr. Bunio who has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Lumbee Recognition Act passes House
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group based in Robeson County, is one step closer to achieving a goal they’ve been seeking for over 100 years – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mountain Partners envisioning Nikwasi-Cowee Future
A group of residents from Franklin and Cherokee have been meeting for the last eight months to explore strategies to work together for economic development and historic preservation.
Hyatt bringing Smile Drive to South Dakota
Miss Native American USA Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, is teaming up with America’s ToothFairy Team for the annual America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: There’s a fine line between….issue
I hope everyone enjoyed feasting on Turkey Day. I certainly did. Turkey is my weakness in late November and late December.
COMMENTARY: USET leader addresses President Trump’s remarks he calls “offensive”
On the heels of Thanksgiving and at the conclusion of Native American Heritage Month, a month set aside each year with the purpose of recognizing the significant contributions that America’s first peoples have made to the United States, I was saddened, shocked, and appalled by the level of disrespect you displayed during yesterday’s honoring of World War II Native American Code Talkers.
EDITORIAL: It’s rope, not dope.
We, as a community and government, continue to debate the merits of cannabis in its various forms. The plant has its proponents and its detractors.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee loses to Swain
The Cherokee Wrestling team fell to the Swain County Maroon Devils on Thursday, Jan. 30 by a team score of 60-18. The Braves picked up three pin falls, gave up three pin falls and five forfeits.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio – obituary
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence.
Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary
Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018
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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