NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Benjamin Cody Long dismissed of felony charges in cyberattack case
Tribal prosecutors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have dismissed both felony charges against Benjamin Cody Long.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Vaccine event in Cherokee accelerates rollout
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) ramped up COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the first fully public event on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Public Notice concerning “Chiefing”
The Commerce Department has reissued a letter of guidelines for the practice known as “chiefing”.
Cherokee students make honor lists at SCC
Three-hundred-thirty-nine students made the dean’s or president’s lists for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
Classworks helping Cherokee Elementary students master skills
Cherokee Elementary School has implemented a new program known as Classworks that helps fill in the gaps for many students in the subjects of English, reading and math.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Right to privacy and responsibility for transparency
The wife and I use an app (short for application-you know, those little do-dads on your phone that make life “interesting”) called Life360. It basically will pinpoint the location of my phone for her, and vice versa, any time of the day or night.
EDITORIAL: Standing your ground on the backs of your constituency
At midnight, Saturday morning, the U.S. Congress could not come together on a federal budget which has resulted in a “shutdown” of “non-essential” government services.
EDITORIAL: The right to speak your mind – What are you doing with it?
Indian tribes and other peoples have struggled with the concept of free speech since people began to have independent thought.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School basketball teams traveled to Rosman on Thursday, Jan. 23 and came away with wins.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top 90 points in wins
The Cherokee Braves (7-9) and the Lady Braves (14-2) both topped 90pts in wins at Rosman on Friday, Jan. 17. The Braves won 95-76, and the Lady Braves won big over the Lady Tigers 92-52.
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Jackets 42-24
The Cherokee Wrestling team added another notch to the win column on Thursday, Jan. 16 as they beat the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets by a team score of 42-24. The Braves continue building momentum with their second team victory of the week as the 2013-14 season winds down and heads into post season action.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonathan Nathaniel Toineeta – obituary
Jonathan Nathaniel Toineeta, 48, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
Kenneth “Gudger” Smith – obituary
Kenneth “Gudger” Smith, 83, of Whittier, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after an extended illness.
Abraham Wachacha – obituary
Abraham Wachacha, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Sept. 26)
Miss Cherokee Pageant
Sept. 28 at 6pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Friends of the Smokies hosting fall color hike
The Friends of the Smokies are hosting a fall color hike along Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Trails to marvel at the changing leaves, late fall flowers, and a tumbling waterfall. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 hiking expert, author of two regional hiking guide books (plus new...
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