NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 positives resulting from recent Cherokee gatherings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases and two individual cases have been identified at local Cherokee gatherings in recent days according to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Division.
Dr. Bunio: “People have to stop putting themselves in a position of catching COVID-19”
A gathering is anytime you are getting a group of people together that are not in your immediate circle or your immediate household.
Chief’s Report: Tribe in negotiations to acquire gaming facility in Midwest
Every two and four years EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) tribal citizens hear some common phrases tossed about, “balanced budget”, “increased jobs”, “additional benefit programs”, and “higher per capita payments”.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Children’s Day Contest Winners
These are the winners from Children’s Day held Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Cherokee Indian Fair.
2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Qualla Arts & Crafts winners
These are the winners in the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. contests at the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair.
EBCI Christmas Check deadline
Christmas Check deadlines and information
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
It was such a delight and honor to enjoy the beautiful new trails last week at Cherokee!
EDITORIAL: The drug problem – what are we going to do?
Last week, I witnessed a sad scene at the Cherokee Welcome Center.
EDITORIAL: Let’s try to get this right
It has been and continues to be a historic journey for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Half Marathon/5K brings record field to Cherokee
The second annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K drew over 600 runners to the area to run, compete, and raise money for the Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 19. Over $22,000 was raised from the event to serve families of...
Cherokee Runner Success! C2>5K Runners complete first half marathon
The Cherokee Runners are proud to spotlight Kelly Murphy and Pamela Sneed for completing their first half marathon with the Harvest Half and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19.
SOCCER: Cherokee 3 Hayesville 1
The Braves defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 3-1 in overtime at home on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Polly Ann Rattler – obituary
Polly Ann Rattler (Corn Husk Doll Master), 63, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
Deborah Rebecca Nelson Grant – obituary
Deborah Rebecca Nelson Grant, 60, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at her home in Nantahala.
Vivian Harlan – obituary
Vivian Harlan, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Mountain Mediation Services 3-day Community Mediation Training
Nov. 12-14 from 9am – 4:30pm each day in Webster. This is for individuals who want to learn neutral ways to mediate conflict in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and neighborhoods. The fee of $195 for the three-day training covers all...
CHA to host Trail of Tears Memorial Walk
The Cherokee Historical Association will host the 7th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk on Saturday Oct. 5 at 9:30am. The walk will begin at the Cherokee Historical Association building at 564 Tsali Blvd. (Hwy.441 N), continuing on the Cherokee River Loop Trail on...
Chief not to speak at accountancy program
The annual fall banquet for Western Carolina University’s accountancy program will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Waynesville Inn. Principal Chief Michell Hicks was originally scheduled to be the featured speaker, but he will be unable to attend the...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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