NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park experiences more than 12 million visits in 2020
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the second busiest year on record in 2020.
Anniversary approaching of Cherokee’s first COVID-19 case
Later this month, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will mark a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Cherokee community.
NCDHHS, EBCI opens Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services Eligibility Office in Cherokee
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) have established an EBCI/NCDHHS Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Eligibility Office in Cherokee. The office open officially on Monday, March 1.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Eastern Band Community Foundation announces scholarship availability
The board of advisors of the Eastern Band Community Foundation announces the availability of the Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship and many other statewide scholarships, according to Carla Jamison, board president.
WCU Fine Art Museum hosts exhibit by acclaimed Cherokee artist Wilnoty
An exhibition of works by renowned sculptor John Julius Wilnoty of Cherokee continues on display at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum through Friday, March 25.
41st Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest
A writing contest is being held at the 41st annual Unity Writing Conference in the following categories:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What a year this has been
As we kiss 2017 a fond goodbye, we remember one of the most eventful years in tribal history. Our community has been on a roller coaster ride of emotion from incredible sadness to incredible elation.
EDITORIAL: One meaningful gift you could give for your family this Christmas
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole.”
EDITORIAL: The strong, silent type
December 7, 1941 marked the first time that foreign forces attacked a state of the United States.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee takes on Mitchell, Avery, Rosman
Results and scoring stats from Cherokee’s games against Mitchell, Avery and Rosman
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonathan Smith – obituary
Jonathan Smith, 35, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Phoenix Johnson – obituary
Phoenix Johnson, 39, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital.
Kevin B. Smith – obituary
Kevin B. Smith, 46, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was the son of Cindy Queen Taylor and Gary Dean Smith.
HAPPENINGS
2014 Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour seeking participants
High school students ages 14 – 17, are you looking for an adventure that takes you out of your comfort zone for 12 days, while learning in an Eco-friendly environment serving people from a different culture? With the goal to help you develop leadership skills, the...
EBCI Transit shopping trip to Tennessee
EBCI Transit is offering a special shopping trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. to the Tanger Outlet on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The bus will leave Transit at 4:30pm en route to Tennessee and will leave the Tanger Outlet at 9pm to return to Cherokee. The price is $20 per...
TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site closing
The TCP-Inventory Building & Landfill site will be closed Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20. The Inventory staff will be preparing for the Year-End count and audit. Both locations will also be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7:45am – 12:45pm.
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