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
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River announces food line-up
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (HCVR) officials announced the line-up of its Food Market on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
“Sliver of a Full Moon” to be presented in Cherokee
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will present a reading on Tuesday, Aug. 25 of “Sliver of a Full Moon”, the powerful play by Cherokee Nation citizen and playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle.
Update on Cemetery in Wolfetown Community
The Blythe-Burgess Cemetery, Homestead of Chief Jarrett Blythe and Mary Burgess Blythe in the Wolfetown Community, is immediately available for burial of your loved ones.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Money should not determine state, federal elections
I would like voters to determine who wins our elections.
COMMENTARY: March Madness and hypocrisy issue.
It’s been a busy few weeks. On the homefront, the battle of wits between the Executive and Legislative branches of tribal government continues to dominate the headlines of the local papers.
EDITORIAL: What is good is bad news?
Many things look bad. Whether you look at tribal or national politics, you can find things that will make you fearful, mad, and even disgusted.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Cross Country Invitational
The Cherokee Cross Country Invitational was held at Cherokee on Thursday, Sept. 26.
JV FOOTBALL: Murphy 50 Cherokee 14
The JV Murphy Bulldogs defeated the JV Braves 50-14 at Murphy on Thursday, Sept. 26.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Rosman, Swain
Tuesday, Sept. 17 Cherokee vs. Rosman Middle School: Rosman 25-14, 25-15 JV: Rosman 25-16, 25-6 High School: Rosman 25-5, 25-10, 25-19 Thursday, Sept. 19 Cherokee vs. Swain Middle School: Swain 25-22, 25-13 JV: Swain 25-12, 25-15 High School: Swain 25-14,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
EDITORIAL: Don’t let alcohol control your life and destiny
We are in the middle of debate within our community concerning the accessibility of alcohol to our people; if it is a good idea for the Tribe to loosen restrictions on alcoholic beverages on the Boundary.
Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary
Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Sarah Ben Walkingstick – obituary
Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Cancer Support Group Open House
Sept. 5 at 5:30pm at the Cherokee Cancer Support House at 40 Goose Creek Road (located behind Jenkins Store). Info: 497-0788
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer” seminar
Sept. 19 from 11am -2 pm at the Sequoyah Fund offices in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This seminar will cover basic employment laws and regulations, how to deal with employees fairly and legally, what you need to know when hiring employees, and how to get your...
Revival at Bethabara Baptist Church
Aug. 26-28 at Bethabara Baptist Church. Guest Pastor is Mike Holcomb with different singers each night. Everyone is welcome. Need a ride? Call 269-6335
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