NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Greenbrier Road sections temporarily closed for bridge replacement
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Ramsey Prong Road and Greenbrier Road, past the Greenbrier Picnic Area, will be temporarily closed to all motorists and pedestrians beginning Monday, January 11 through Friday, March 26.
Former NPS director passes away
Former National Park Service Director Gary Everhardt passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 following a battle with COVID-19 and just days after his beloved wife, Nancy died on Dec. 23. He was 86 years old.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. enters into agreement to divest Caesars Southern Indiana to the EBCI
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced on Thursday, Dec. 23 a definitive agreement to sell the operations of Caesars Southern Indiana to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for $250 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC’s human services tech grads honored
Six graduating students in Southwestern Community College’s human services technology program were honored recently with a pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and “Hike 100”
In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash has committed to hike 100 miles in the Park duing 2016 and is challenging the public to do the same. The 100-mile goal is part of the...
Council recognizes Warriors of Anikituwah
Tribal Council recognized the Warriors of Anikituwah during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 7.
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: Tuscola and Mountain Heritage results
Wrestling results from matches against Tuscola (Nov. 19) and Mountain Heritage (Nov. 22)
119 participate in Turkey Strut 5K
A total of 119 walkers and runners came out to support the Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, Nov. 23 that was hosted by Cherokee Choices. The participant numbers from each community were as follows: Birdtown 15, Wolftown 15, Yellowhill 13, Big Cove 6, Big Y 6, Painttown 5 and Visitors 59. There were 81 runners and 31 walkers.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Mitchell
It was a night of accomplishments in the Charles George Arena on Friday, Nov. 22 as both the Braves (1-1) and Lady Braves (1-1) defeated Mitchell and Kendall Toineeta scored her 1,000th career point as a Lady Brave. The Lady Braves destroyed the Lady Mountaineers 90-32 and the Braves won a close one 86-80.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio – obituary
Nicolasa Lucille Librado Anastasio, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at her residence.
Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary
Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Meeting rescheduled
Big Y has rescheduled their meeting for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6pm at the Big Y Community Building.
Area farmers eligible for flood damage
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of Tennessee on Aug. 28 based on damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from March 1 and continuing. In accordance with Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm...
Fall Harvest to be celebrated at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center just outside of Cherokee. This event continues to preserve the legacy...
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