NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe reporting COVID-19 uptick due to “community spread”
The community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is facing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings, according to information from tribal officials. The Tribe has gone back into the Red COVID Risk Level (‘take strong measures to limit all contact’) with a total of 52 new positive cases since Friday, Sept. 25.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Federal court orders forfeiture of drug house near WCU
U.S. Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that the U.S. District Court in Asheville has ordered the forfeiture of a residence located at 129 Reservoir Ridge Drive, in Cullowhee, used to facilitate extensive drug activities.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Smokies Chief Ranger announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger.
SHORT STORY: “Super Strength James Saves the Day”
“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort.
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Just a little bit)
Wow! We are experiencing a twilight zone moment in our country and in our Tribe.
LETTER: Respect is two-way street
Representative Mike Clampitt, NC House District 119, explained to his constituents, at his town hall meeting of Feb. 24 in the Waynesville Haywood County Historic Courthouse, how “in Raleigh we have red buttons and green buttons
LETTER: Money should not determine state, federal elections
I would like voters to determine who wins our elections.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Andrews 50 Cherokee 32
The JV Andrews Wildcats defeated the JV Braves 50-32 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.
FOOTBALL: Murphy 51 Cherokee 12
The Murphy Bulldogs defeated the Braves 51-12 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Sept. 30
Cherokee’s volleyball teams hosted Hiwassee Dam on Monday, Sept. 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy” – obituary
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy”, 80, of Sylva, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Russell Lee Wahnetah – obituary
Russell Lee Wahnetah, 57, of the Yellow Hill Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.
Cassandra Blackfox – obituary
Cassandra Blackfox, 24, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
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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