NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
North Carolina person tests positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Note: The EBCI Public Health and Human Services states: "NC DHHS just released information indicating that a North Carolina person has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is doing well and is in isolation at home. Please note that this announcement...
Cherokee prepares for the coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has begun to spread across the United States, the EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) called a meeting to discuss the Tribe’s preparation.
Cherokee Speakers Council building its foundation
The newly-instituted Cherokee Speakers Council has been meeting for several months and is taking the steps to solidify their role.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kimmel School dean, wife establish FIRST Robotics scholarship at WCU
A new scholarship fund at Western Carolina University being established by the dean of the Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology and his wife is designed to provide financial support to students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
CIH hosting Family Photo Contest
Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking entries for an amateur photography competition highlighting “family”.
EBCI Land Needs Assessment meeting
Two meetings are set for Thursday, April 16 at the Yellowhill Community Club building for a concluding comment and discussion session on the draft action steps coming out of the EBCI Land Needs Assessment.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: To Be or not To Be; that is Tribal Court’s question
There has been quite a stir recently over the proper place of the Tribal Court. We have had front row seats via cable and live stream during Tribal Council sessions to the debate over the powers of the different branches of tribal government. Just what is a “branch” anyway?
EDITORIAL: Fear Factor
I have never been a gloom and doom person. I do, however, believe that each of us would be crazy not to see the signs that our world, and in some cases, our local communities are becoming more dangerous places to be. Right?
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 6: Liberal and conservative philosophies issue
It’s 2016 and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you survived the Christmas dinner and the New Year’s Eve parties. And…you’re back at work. And…you’re looking at your bank statement in disbelief because no way did you really spend that much money in a month.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta takes 15th at state meet
Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta took 15th at the 1A State Cross Country Championship held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. She ran a time of 20:56.27. Malia Ellington, Community School, took the state championship with a time of...
Cherokee Runners complete Fall Marathons and Power of Pink!
Five members of the Cherokee Runners ended their sixteen-week training with the Atlanta Marathon and the Greensboro Marathon. Jimmy Oocumma, Angel and Priscilla Squirrell, and Robin Swimmer completed the Atlanta Marathon (26.2 miles) on Sunday, Oct. 27.
CROSS COUNTRY: 1A West Regional
Cherokee hosted the 1A West Regional Cross Country meet on Saturday, Oct. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed – obituary
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed, 83, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Tsali Care Nursing Home.
Emmaline Lambert – obituary
Emmaline Lambert, 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Catherine Edna Hunt Powell Lockman – obituary
Catherine Hunt Powell Lockman, 100, of Hickory, passed away on Jan. 10, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice.
HAPPENINGS
Flu Clinics at Cherokee Central Schools
Sept. 23 from 1-4, Middle School students (parent consent forms must be returned back to the school by the morning of the clinic or parent/guardian be present at time of injection) Sept. 25 from 2-4pm, Staff (set-up in Elementary Health Office) Sept. 26 from...
Heating Assistance for disabled tribal members
Applications will be taken starting Monday, Oct. 7 for the 2013-14 disabled clients heating assistance program. This is a first-come, first-served program. Applications will be taken at Tsali Manor, Snowbird Senior Center and the John Welch Senior Center. To qualify...
Cherokee Youth Competitive Cheer Indian Taco Fundraiser
Sept. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. $6 w/out drink, $7 w/drink. The squad will be competing in their first cheer competition this winter in Knoxville, Tenn. All proceeds will go towards competition expenses. For ordering: Jessica...
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