NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Weekly COVID-19 updates with Dr. Bunio (Nov. 19)
Each week, Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news. It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A session on Thursday, Nov. 19. All answers presented below are from Dr. Bunio who has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Lumbee Recognition Act passes House
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group based in Robeson County, is one step closer to achieving a goal they’ve been seeking for over 100 years – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
Post 143 hosts modified Veteran’s Day Celebration
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Veteran’s Day Celebration at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Friday, Nov. 13.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS students enjoy Indian dinners
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee High School Cultural Program served Indian dinners on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program served to over 400 students, faculty and a few community members who just heard about it through the grapevine.
Tribe to host 2nd Annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Pondering the weight while we wait
A Tribal census, for the purpose of determining the weight of the vote to be cast by each Council member, shall be conducted prior to the 1981 Tribal election and prior to the election each ten years thereafter…
EDITORIAL: It is what Cherokee people do
In September, the entire legislative branch of our Tribe is up for election.
LETTER: Visitor impressed with Fire Mountain Trail
As a frequent visitor to the area, I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Cherokee Fire Mountain Trail.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VOLLEYBALL: Swain 2 Cherokee 0
The Swain Lady Maroon Devils defeated the Lady Braves 25-9, 25-7 in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Cherokee on Monday, Oct. 14.
CROSS COUNTRY: Carney Classic at Hayesville
The Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School cross country teams competed in the Carney Classic in Hayesville on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Cherokee Flames go pink
The Cherokee Flames traveling soccer team is going pink for all of its October games in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers – obituary
Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers, 88, of Bryson City, passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. A native of Swain County and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, she was the daughter of the late Luzene and Fred Cline.
Robert “Squinch” Edward Long – obituary
Robert “Squinch” Edward Long, 77, of Cherokee and Stanley, NC passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
Dianne Sue Wildcatt – obituary
Dianne Sue Wildcatt, 54, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital 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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