NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 positives resulting from recent Cherokee gatherings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases and two individual cases have been identified at local Cherokee gatherings in recent days according to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Division.
Dr. Bunio: “People have to stop putting themselves in a position of catching COVID-19”
A gathering is anytime you are getting a group of people together that are not in your immediate circle or your immediate household.
Chief’s Report: Tribe in negotiations to acquire gaming facility in Midwest
Every two and four years EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) tribal citizens hear some common phrases tossed about, “balanced budget”, “increased jobs”, “additional benefit programs”, and “higher per capita payments”.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader appreciates sports column on racism
Once again, I just want to let you know that I appreciate your comments on racism
EDITORIAL: Alternative truth and wrestling
Back in the day, I would watch professional wrestling with a certain amount of awe and fascination. It was almost like an old western showdown, black hats and white hats symbolized evil and good, respectively.
LETTER: Statement from poster of YouTube video
Last week, I posted a political satire video on my YouTube and Facebook page of our Chief Patrick Lambert.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Asheville Tourists hold Cherokee Day
The Asheville Tourists held “Cherokee Day” during their game at McCormick Field on Saturday, Aug. 24.
FOOTBALL: Braves open season on Friday
The Cherokee Braves open their 2013 season at home against Tuscola on Friday, Aug. 23. The maroon and gold will be under the leadership of new head coach Kiah Smith who has high hopes of building a solid program.
Meet the Braves event held at CHS
The Cherokee Braves varsity football team is introduced during a Meet the Braves event on Friday, Aug. 16 for all fall sports at Cherokee High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cassandra Blackfox – obituary
Cassandra Blackfox, 24, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr. – obituary
William “Bill” R. Locust Jr., 71, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit dinner for Wolftown Indian ball team
Aug. 23 from 11am – 2pm at the Cherokee Methodist Church. Hickory Smoked pork barbecue dinner (pork, baked beans, cole slaw, bun, dessert, drink) for $8. For carry-outs, call 736-7615 (leave number of orders, time and place to deliver and name)
Hall Mountain Tract public meetings
The Cherokee Tribal Office of Environment & Natural Resources is having a series of public meetings to discuss the management efforts of the Hall Mountain tract in Macon County on the following dates and times: Aug. 27 at Cowee School in Franklin Sept. 3 in...
Cherokee Homecoming: Running Water Pow Wow and Ripe Corn Festival
Aug 31 and Sept. 1 at the North Shoals area of Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Ga. Gate will open to the public at 10am each day and close at 10pm on Sat night and at 6pm on Sun afternoon. Indian Food, crafts & arts, educational and cultural programs. Info: Frank...
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