NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe announces new 200-acre “experience” at the entrance to Smoky Mountains
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to develop a new “experiential destination” at Sevierville’s busy Interstate 40 (I-40) Exit 407. The 200-acre mixed-use development will serve as a gateway and “first stop” for more than 11 million tourists who travel through Sevier County to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park every year.
Budget Council Overview from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Tribal Council tackled 14 pieces of legislation during its annual Budget Council session on Tuesday, Sept. 1 on a variety of topics ranging from outdoor gyms to white oak trees.
WCU ekes out new enrollment record; modest growth driven by increased retention
For the ninth time out of the past 10 years – and this fall by a small margin – Western Carolina University has experienced an increase in total enrollment, with a new record of 12,243 students enrolled for the 2020 fall semester and an all-time high retention rate.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Just a little bit)
Wow! We are experiencing a twilight zone moment in our country and in our Tribe.
LETTER: Respect is two-way street
Representative Mike Clampitt, NC House District 119, explained to his constituents, at his town hall meeting of Feb. 24 in the Waynesville Haywood County Historic Courthouse, how “in Raleigh we have red buttons and green buttons
LETTER: Money should not determine state, federal elections
I would like voters to determine who wins our elections.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Several tribal members in pre-season rankings
Several EBCI tribal members appear in the pre-season 1A wrestling rankings as done by retrorankings.com including: Levi Swearengin, Cherokee, second at 126lb. Russell Bigmeat, Swain, fifth at 132lb. Jaron Bradley, Cherokee, fourth at 145lb. Nathan Craig, Robbinsville,...
Five Braves to visit UTC
Five members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team will visit UT – Chattanooga this weekend on a recruiting trip including: - Brandon Buchanan, WR/SS, junior - Silas Littlejohn-Reed - Jason McMillan, DB/QB/WR, sophomore - ...
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
EDITORIAL: Don’t let alcohol control your life and destiny
We are in the middle of debate within our community concerning the accessibility of alcohol to our people; if it is a good idea for the Tribe to loosen restrictions on alcoholic beverages on the Boundary.
Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary
Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Sarah Ben Walkingstick – obituary
Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Oconaluftee Island Park. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Child and Adult Care Food Program (Agelink and Snowbird Centers)
Cherokee Boys Club, Inc. Control #8816
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition to host 6th Annual Community Day
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is hosting its 6th annual Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Tsali Manor Pavilion to which everyone is invited. Please bring a traditional Cherokee food dish for the potluck lunch along...
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