NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Face coverings to be required on EBCI tribal lands and throughout state
Following a week of increased coronavirus (COVID-19) cases statewide and the first reported death among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), leaders are taking increased action to help curb the spread of the virus.
Positive COVID-19 case in Graham Co. linked to church gathering
The Graham County Health Department, in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, identified on Wednesday, June 24 a Graham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county and is now isolating in their home.
Tribe receives USDA grant from Community Forest Program
The USDA Forest Service has awarded grants to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina from the Community Forest Program, which supports working forests that provide benefits like clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Extension agricultural agent retires
After more than 14 years of working with Cherokee farmers and gardeners, EBCI Extension Office agricultural agent Sarah McClellan-Welch is retiring as of Friday, May 29.
CHS hosts SCC’s robotics competition
There’s nothing unusual about neighboring mountain high schools competing for supremacy inside a local gymnasium, but the competition that took place recently at Cherokee High School’s auxiliary gym wasn’t your typical interscholastic contest.
CHS honors 57 Students for classroom excellence
Cherokee High School held their annual Academic Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 19.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Trump and Indians
With Cherokee blood surging through my veins and as an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees, I sit here this morning wondering how the USA government got by with carrying out atrocities against certain groups of the USA Americans.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts. Volume 10
Children’s stories, tall tales, ESP and clairvoyance issue.
EDITORIAL: Longer terms for Council members
What can we do to make government work in the best interest of the people?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Brevard 51 Cherokee 12
The Brevard Blue Devils defeated the Braves 51-12 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20.
JV FOOTBALL: Swain 36 Cherokee 0
The JV Swain Maroon Devils defeated the JV Braves 36-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 19.
SOCCER: Highlands 6 Cherokee 0
The Highlands Highlanders defeated the Cherokee Braves 6-0 at Cherokee on Monday, Sept. 16.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Juanita George – obituary
Juanita George, 87, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson – obituary
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson, 73, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.
Ralph Edward Brady – obituary
Ralph Edward Brady, 55, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
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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