NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Swain County positive cases attended community gatherings
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) identified two Swain County residents on Thursday, May 28 who tested positive for COVID-19 at a Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority drive-thru testing site.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos opening Thursday morning
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos have announced that it will open to the public at 6am on Thursday, May 28, in accordance with directives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
School Board finalizes operating budget for 2020-21
The May 15 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order with Chairperson Jennifer Thompson
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bird inducted into SCC’s Honor Society
Forty Southwestern Community College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Monday, April 6, on SCC’s Jackson Campus including EBCI tribal Gwynneth Bird of Cherokee.
Cherokee Elementary celebrates Cultural Heritage Week
Cherokee Elementary School recently celebrated Cultural Heritage Week.
Native American Student Association thrives on UNC Asheville campus
Although Devyn Smith grew up less than an hour from UNC Asheville, he didn’t know a single person on campus when he arrived as a freshman.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: We need the Adventure Park
A big piece in the sustainability of the Tribe is laying out a plan for smart growth in the economy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
James “Jim” Robert Smith – obituary
James “Jim” Robert Smith, 85, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
EDITORIAL: Easter
Historically speaking, we will celebrate a “holiday” this weekend, and it is impossible to discuss it without speaking of faith; that being Easter.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NCHSSA issues new Student Transfer Eligibility Policy
Thursday, Aug. 1 is the beginning of a new policy-governing students transferring from one school to another, in the same county. Once a student enters the ninth grade in a school that becomes the students’ home school for the next four years, if a student desires to...
Printable CHS Fall Sports Schedule
Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe winners
The 20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was held on Saturday, July 13 behind the Birdtown Gym. Duke McCoy and John Byrd took first place and the team of Eddie Lossiah and Dave Pheasant took second place. Timber Sampson-Rattler won the 50/50...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joel D. Toineeta – obituary
Joel D. Toineeta, 35, of the Wolftown Community, went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
Kirby Lind Dunlap – obituary
Kirby Lind Dunlap, 63, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Stephen Eric Lossiah – obituary
Stephen Eric Lossiah, 29, of Travelers Rest, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Alumni Night at Braves football game
The Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves fall sports teams, and the Cherokee Braves Booster club are inviting Cherokee High School Alumni to be recognized at Ray Kinsland stadium on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Cherokee vs. Tuscola football game. All alumni in attendance will be...
Cherokee Women’s Day
Nov. 2 from 10:30am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Exhibits, fellowship and presentations on women’s roles in tribal government, cultural ceremonies, language preservation and gadugi. Free admission, lunch and goody bags provided for all participants. ...
Memorial for Bill Reed
Sept. 2 from 5:30-9pm at the Wolftown Indian ballfield. 6pm – Indian ballgame, 7pm send-off of balloons, 7:30pm singing, 8pm pot luck dinner – please bring a covered dish to share. Everyone is invited. Bring a lawn chair. Info: Frances Reed 497-9837 or Lori Reed...
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