NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
The EBCI Tribal Option and what it means for Medicaid beneficiaries
Eligible Medicaid members will begin to receive letters on Monday, March 15 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notifying Medicaid beneficiaries of open enrollment which will now include the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Option.
WCU set to open vaccine clinic
Western Carolina University has received a shipment of vaccines and is prepared to launch its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Tribal Bingo to remain closed through at least June
Cherokee Tribal Bingo has been closed for almost a year now due to COVID-19, and officials state it will remain closed through at least the end of June.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC to present screenings of Cherokee language documentary
The Native American MENtoring Program (NAMP) at Southwestern Community College will present screenings of the award winning documentary “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee” later this month.
State Employees Association scholarships available
The State Employees Association of North Carolina will offer a total of 47 annual scholarships in 2016 for active SEANC members, their spouses and independent children.
Park seeks Oconaluftee Roving Volunteers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to assist park visitors by roving the Oconaluftee River Trail, Mountain Farm Museum, and fields along Newfound Gap Road near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: A place of sanctuary for pets
We had dogs of our own, but we started to notice that there were a lot of stray dogs and dogs along roadsides that looked to be homeless and/or abandoned
EDITORIAL: Something smells fishy
There are 30 miles of fishable streams on the Qualla Boundary. Those streams have been here for as long as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Water is not just a commodity to us. It is spiritual. It is a source of life. It is a resource for the continuation of the Tribe.
EDITORIAL: Road Kill
When it comes to crosswalk safety on the Boundary, the Tribe and Department of Transportation have made significant progress over years past.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge
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.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season undefeated
As the final buzzer echoed through the Rosman gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 23, the spectators in attendance became witness to the remarkable 2013-14 run of the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves basketball team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lela Lambert Bales – obituary
Lela Lambert Bales, 99, of the Tow String Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
James Richard George – obituary
James Richard George, 76, of Whittier, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at St. Josephs Hospital in Asheville.
Norman Eugene Haigler – obituary
Norman Eugene Haigler, 74, was born March 29, 1944 in Cherokee and has been a resident of D’Iberville, Miss. since 1989. He passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
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...
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley (new location)
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Painttown Community Building. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion
Oct. 5 from 12-3pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring your favorite covered dish and a door prize. Info: Regina Rosario 788-5655 or Charlene Owle 788-3723
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