NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Jan. 15
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Council approves term limits for TGC and TCGE boards
Following a lengthy debate during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 9, Tribal Council approved term limits for the TGC (Tribal Gaming Commission) and TCGE (Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise) boards of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville officially opens
The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee held a grand opening of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville (HCCA) with a public civic dedication on Friday, Jan. 10.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Wachacha receives the Hayes Award
Sarah Wachacha has been named the 2014 recipient of the Hayes Award which is presented annually to an employee of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund deadline nearing
The deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund for summer semester is Wednesday, April 1.
12th year for Chief’s Garden Kits
Principal Chief Michell Hicks will be distributing the Chief’s Cherokee Family Garden Kits on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30am at Tsali Manor in the Pavilion for senior citizens with the main event being later that night at 5pm at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pageant coordinator responds to ideas
I truly appreciate any input and/or suggestions as far as the Pageant is concerned. I have coordinated Miss Cherokee for many years, from time to time with a different co-coordinator.
EDITORIAL: Diversify
In order to continue the growth that Cherokee has enjoyed, we cannot continue to depend on one industry to supply the revenue necessary to sustain economic development.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital has a No-Smoking Policy
You may remember a couple of months ago the EBCI Tribal Council passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking on any part of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Campus. I wanted to remind the public of this ordinance and to ask for your help in keeping our hospital campus smoke free.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee dominates Bobcats
The Cherokee varsity basketball teams dominated the Blue Ridge Bobcats at Charles George Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Lady Braves improved to 5-1 on the season with a 77-16 win, and the Braves went to 3-3 on the season with a 79-51 win.
WRESTLING: King of the Mountain Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 7 Team scores: 1 – Banks County 324 2 – White County 171 3 – Dawson County 166.5 8 – Cherokee 81.5 Individual Cherokee performances are as follows: Jesse Queen, first place in 106, 3-0 - Pinned Josh Poe (Dawson Co.) at 1:25 - Won by...
WRESTLING: Cherokee at Hiwassee Dam
Cherokee’s middle school and high school wrestling teams traveled to Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Patsy Beck Lambert – obituary
Patsy Beck Lambert, 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Gary David Lambert Jr. – obituary
Gary David Lambert Jr., 38, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at his residence.
Bernice Welch Lambert – obituary
Bernice Welch Lambert, 76, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Homecoming at the Whittier Church of God
Sept. 29 at the Whittier Church of God. The Barnes Family and the Barker Family will be singing in the Worship Service. Dinner will be served outside, weather permitting. If not, dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Digital presentation of “A Parent’s Perspective: How Parents Can Help Students Navigate the Digital Age”
Sept. 26 from 8-8:30pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. If you wish to register and attend the presentation, contact Suzie Terrell 554-5006
Birdtown Community Club upcoming events
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6pm- monthly meeting; election of officers, presenter Warren Dupree Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8am- building of the Community fair booth display at the Fairgrounds exhibit hall Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12-3pm- Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion at the...
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