NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council votes to remove BIA agency superintendent
Tribal Council passed a resolution unanimously during its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 3 that requests the Superintendent of the Cherokee Agency of the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) be reassigned from his position and away from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Council approves $3.4 million land purchase for casino property
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun the process to purchase a four-acre lot in the Painttown Community for a price of $3,400,000.
CIHA addresses Dental Clinic concerns
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority CEO Casey Cooper spoke to Tribal Council during the regular session on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 3 to discuss issues with fully reopening the hospital’s Dental Clinic.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Smokies Chief Ranger announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger.
SHORT STORY: “Super Strength James Saves the Day”
“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort.
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Trumped
“Does a resolution trump an ordinance?” This and many other questions were presented during Tribal Council last week.
LETTER: Divided house cannot serve Cherokee people
I am truly sorry that anyone should have to be addressing the current negative status of our tribal government.
LETTER: Reader against ACA repeal
Regardless of your political party affiliation, health care is important to all of us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Mintz signs letter of intent with Lenoir-Rhyne
Avery Mintz is a Lady Brave this year, but next season she’ll be a Bear. The Cherokee senior signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to play basketball on a full scholarship next year for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Fall CHS Sports Seniors honored
Cherokee High School seniors in all fall sports, band, and ROTC were honored before and at halftime of the Cherokee football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville 52 Cherokee 0
The Robbinsville Black Knights defeated the Braves 52-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Russell Lee Wahnetah – obituary
Russell Lee Wahnetah, 57, of the Yellow Hill Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.
Cassandra Blackfox – obituary
Cassandra Blackfox, 24, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr. – obituary
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr., 71, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
N-Courage Campmeeting
Sept. 20 at 7pm at the Tabernacle at the WNC Church of God Campground and Conference Center, 87 Vinewood Circle, Whittier. Camp meeting style service and bonfire fellowship afterward. Bring your lawn chair. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Info: 497-1331,...
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition regular meeting
Sept. 17 at 11:30am at Living Waters Lutheran Church off of Goose Creek. Bring a bag lunch. If you are interested in seeing the agenda, call Beth Farris (828) 421-9855 with your email address.
Fourth Annual Symposium Integrating Traditional Knowledge, Health, Environment, and Language flyer
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