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
CIPD to participate in “Booze It & Lose It”
The Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) will be participating in the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Booze It & Lose It Holiday Campaign.
THANK YOU: Merry Christmas from Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness
THANK YOU: Merry Christmas from Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness
Museum offering free programs in December
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer free programs through the end of December.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Lip readers needed
Roughly a year ago, I brought up the subject of public documents and the need to have accurate records of our Tribal Council sessions and truly any official government business that is conducted.
LETTER: Big Cove representative says farewell, thank you
There are not enough appropriate words in any language to express to the amazing and wonderful people of the Big Cove and Tow String Community, the extent of my gratitude.
LETTER: Tribal elder addresses safety concerns
Dear Editor, he cell tower. We have one overlooking Wagon Wheel Gap Road and what I wonder is why it has no light? There are planes. Maybe I’m jumping to conclusions. I think this needs to be remedied soon. There could be a major disaster if...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee takes 7th at Georgia tournament
The Cherokee High School varsity wrestling team took seventh place at the Arrowhead Classic wrestling tournament held at Stephens County High School in Toccoa, Ga. on Dec. 29, 2013.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (9-1) defeated the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights 78-58 to win the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament at the Charles George Arena on Monday, Dec. 30. Cherokee led by as many as 40pts in the second half.
BASKETBALL: Tribal members are stat leaders
Several EBCI tribal members are leading the stat boards for WNC including the following: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 4th (tie) with 17.3pts/gm - 4th with 5.4 steals/gm - 5th with 5.2 assists/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 4th (tie)...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ongeequay A-Ki-Ta Walkingstick (Quay)
Ongeequay A-Ki-Ta Walkingstick (Quay), 22, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.
George Henry Lambert – obituary
George Henry Lambert, 89, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 after fighting a brief illness. He was among his loving family.
Robert Lee Goodson – obituary
Robert Lee Goodson, 62, passed away at Mission Hospital on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Indian Cars sought for Cherokee Indian Fair Parade
Yard Sale to benefit Wolftown Indian Ball Team
Sept. 21 at 7am at the Painttown Gym.
Reading and Book Signing at Qualla Library
Jerri Beck, formerly of Birdtown, is the author of tribal markings, a collection of poetry published by Blue Rooster Press. She will read selections from the book and autograph copies on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7p.m. at the Qualla Boundary Library. Currently a resident...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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