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
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: 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”.
EDITORIAL: Trumped
“Does a resolution trump an ordinance?” This and many other questions were presented during Tribal Council last week.
LETTER: Divided house cannot serve Cherokee people
I am truly sorry that anyone should have to be addressing the current negative status of our tribal government.
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
Joshua Squirrel Sr. – obituary
Joshua Squirrel Sr., 83, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
M. Sue Ratchford – obituary
M. Sue Ratchford, 59, of Dumfries Va., died July, 23 2018, at Fairfax Inova Cardio and Respiratory Institute after a long battle with cancer.
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.
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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