NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 positive attends event over weekend
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a Qualla Boundary resident on Tuesday, Oct. 13 who tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is currently isolated in their home.
COVID-19 cluster identified at Cherokee Boys Club
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Cherokee Boys Club.
Mann seeks EBCI’s help in American Chestnut Tree preservation
Rex Mann stood in the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Council Chambers ready to give possibly one of the most important speeches of his life. A moment more than three decades in the making that could not be halted by a pandemic or even a stroke.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade and Community Day winners
Following are the winners of the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Community Day held on Saturday, Oct. 10.
New Enrollee’s of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as of Sept. 30, 2015
New Enrollee’s of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as of Sept. 30, 2015
Deceased Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Between April 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2015
Per the EBCI Enrollment Office, this is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate is entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for the period April 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2015 pursuant to Section 16C-5 of the Cherokee Code.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Action, reaction…or distraction issue
It seems these days that the action never stops. It’s been another busy few weeks.
EDITORIAL: Using the “z” word
Most communities don’t like it. When it comes to land use, owners don’t like to be told how they can, or can’t use their land.
EDITORIAL: Can we handle the truth, or even recognize it?
If ever there was an example of why we need clear, concise law, it is the situation we find ourselves in now. We are now finding that it is going to take a court session (or three) to figure the difference between the “letter of the law” and the “essence of the law”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member competing for Miss Indian Rodeo
Devalyn Raylene Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian Rodeo at the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) in Las Vegas, Nev. on Nov. 5-9.
FOOTBALL: Swain 48 Cherokee 6
The Swain Maroon Devils defeated the Braves 48-6 at Swain on Friday, Oct. 18.
CROSS COUNTRY: Smoky Mountain Conference Championships
The Smoky Mountain Conference high school and middle school cross country championships were held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith – obituary
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith, 72, known as “Dorothy”, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side at her sister Rosie’s home in the Birdtown Community.
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe – obituary
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Cherokee Hospital with her family and friends by her side.
HAPPENINGS
December 2013 Per Capita Deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the December 2013 per capita distribution will be Tuesday, Oct. 1. All direct deposit forms must be notarized. Please bring a voided check for deposit into your checking account or a statement from your bank indicating...
5th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Fire and Ice Masquerade Gala
Oct. 26 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, expand and upgrade facilities, implement wellness and community benefit programs to serve the Cherokee community. The...
Girl Scout Recruitment Meeting
Sept. 5 at 6pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. Info: www.girlscoutsp2p.org or local recruitment manager Karen Bartlett 488-6537 or kbartlett@girlscoutsp2p.org
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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