NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI using CARES Act funds to supplement programs for tribal members
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was signed into law by President Trump in late March, and funds from that have now been received by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Slide closes U.S. 19/74 in Nantahala Gorge
A band of heavy rains late Friday night, July 31 started a mudslide that closed U.S. 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge.
Council Agendas for Aug. 4 (Budget) and Aug. 6 (Tribal)
Council Agendas for Aug. 4 (Budget) and Aug. 6 (Tribal)
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Business Spotlight: Two Crowes Ice Cream
Tagan Crowe’s Two Crowes Ice Cream celebrated its first anniversary in the Cherokee Cultural District over the Fourth of July weekend.
Miss Cherokee report for June
Siyo nigada! Hello everyone! I have had a wonderful first month of summer, and I was happy to have gotten to spend it with my community. Although I only had three events come up this month, they were very amazing and important!
Business Spotlight: The Little People
Elle Bradley is capitalizing on a major opportunity presented to the Cherokee youth of today by investing the money she received from the Minor’s Fund distribution into the startup of her own business, The Little People.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The “truth” about drugs
Each year, all tribal employees are required to sit through one hour of drug awareness training (supervisors and managers get to endure a second hour of “how to catch a drug user and what to do if you catch one” training).
LETTER: Reader asks for support for Trail of Tears Petition
I have started a White House Petition for a series of parks along the Trail of Tears
EDITORIAL: Be prepared for new neighbors
There is an elephant in the room. He hasn’t been conspicuous because he isn’t moving around, breaking furniture or tipping over glasses and gravy boats…yet.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Sept. 30
Cherokee’s volleyball teams hosted Hiwassee Dam on Monday, Sept. 30.
Cherokee Runners race into Fall
The fall races are on! Members of the Cherokee Runners have competed in several races over the last few weeks.
Volleyball Results: Sept. 24 and 26
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Cherokee vs. Blue Ridge JV: Cherokee 25-15, 23-25, 25-16 High School: Blue Ridge 25-10, 25-15, 25-22 Thursday, Sept. 26 Cherokee at Andrews Middle School: Andrews 15-25, 25-23, 15-9 JV: Andrews 22-25, 25-11, 25-7 High School: Andrews 25-10,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Myron (Jamie) Long – obituary
James Myron (Jamie) Long 59, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Clarence Welch – obituary
Clarence Welch, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 8, 2018. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Theodore Anthony “Tony” and Hattie Welch.
David James Kalonaheskie – obituary
David James Kalonaheskie, 87, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Acts wanted for Music on the River 2014
Planning has begun for the 2014 event season, and bands are needed to play at the stage downtown (Oconaluftee River Stage) adjacent to the water features. Performances will be needed beginning May 16 and will occur every Friday and Saturday until Sunday, Aug. 31,...
Community Day Gathering
Sept. 14 from 11:30am – 3:30pm at the Tsali Manor Pavillion. This event is hosted by the Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition and will feature a potluck of traditional foods, door prizes, fun and connections.
BOE will remain open on Friday
The EBCI Board of Elections will remain open on Friday, Aug. 30 until 4:30pm. This will be the last day to absentee vote for the September General Election. The BOE is located in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. Requirements for tribal members voting absentee are as...
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