NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Your questions answered about COVID-19
This is an edited transcript of an interview on Wednesday, Oct. 28 with Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 issues.
Cherokee Life Center employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified on Thursday, Oct. 29 one employee of the Cherokee Life Center who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently isolated in their home.
Missing hiker found in the Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that Search and Rescue team members found missing hiker, Fred Braden, Jr. at approximately 4 p.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
The Apple House
Aromatherapy is a relatively new art in today’s society. Practiced mostly in spas, its application can be helpful and enlightening.
Hannah Ledford to compete for Miss Teen title
Hannah Ledford, an EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community, was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Shadow of the Bear
The Shadow of the Bear is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the weeks of mid-October through the early weeks of November.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Festivus and new business…
The past few weeks have been eye-openers both at home and abroad
EDITORIAL: Let’s keep the killing to a minimum.
I have been a dog lover and owner since I was a boy. Back then, I had a dog named Dino.
EDITORIAL: Children need love, care, and heritage – in that order
The adoption, fostering, and placement of Cherokee children has been a top topic of discussion in the community from the water cooler to the Council chambers in recent months.
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
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed – obituary
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness.
Barbara Hornbuckle George – obituary
Barbara Hornbuckle George, 67, of the Birdtown Community, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.
Sam Biddix – obituary
Sam Biddix, age 73, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018 at Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Sept. 12)
Mountain Heritage Day’s ‘Best of the West’ to feature apple dishes
Apples are the key ingredient in this year’s entries for the annual “Best of the West” award in the Mountain Heritage Day “A Gathering In” Traditional Food Competition.
Steve Youngdeer Post 143 to host veterans representatives
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host both North Carolina Veterans Service officer Steven Robertson and North Carolina Veterans Employment consultant Greg Wade on Sept. 19 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family...
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