NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council votes to remove BIA agency superintendent
Tribal Council passed a resolution unanimously during its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 3 that requests the Superintendent of the Cherokee Agency of the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) be reassigned from his position and away from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Council approves $3.4 million land purchase for casino property
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun the process to purchase a four-acre lot in the Painttown Community for a price of $3,400,000.
CIHA addresses Dental Clinic concerns
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority CEO Casey Cooper spoke to Tribal Council during the regular session on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 3 to discuss issues with fully reopening the hospital’s Dental Clinic.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fair Committee Report – June 15 meeting
The third Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, June 15.
Cherokee Elementary School Awards for 5th grade
These are the Cherokee Elementary School Awards for 5th grade.
Chilogatee Stream Restoration project in Park completed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, June 3 the completion of an enhancement and restoration project of a 4,613-foot section of Chilogatee Branch and four of its tributaries totaling 744 feet within the park.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Where is the customer service?
A lot of tribal members have really great paying jobs and have to work with the public
EDITORIAL: Your vote counts…but where?
The last report that I am aware of with regard to a census being held is in 1991. Based on the Charter mandate, a census should have been held prior to the election in 2001.
EDITORIAL: The “truth” about drugs
Each year, all tribal employees are required to sit through one hour of drug awareness training (supervisors and managers get to endure a second hour of “how to catch a drug user and what to do if you catch one” training).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU program changes focus from motion pictures to film
CULLOWHEE – The Motion Picture and Television Production Program at Western Carolina University has a new name – one that program leaders say better reflects the terminology used in the industry. Approval of the new name – the Film and Television Production Program –...
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: Hornbuckle has two fights coming up
EBCI tribal member Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle (24-5) has two fights in the next few months. First, he is set to take on UFC veteran Dennis Hallman (51-14) at Titan Fighting Championship 26 on Friday, Aug. 30 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO. The fight is...
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee looking for productive year
With some depth returning to this year’s team, Cherokee cross country coach Eddie Swimmer is optimistic for a successful, productive year.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Carla Francine Lossiah – obituary
Carla Francine Lossiah, 48, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 unexpectedly while in her Mother’s arms.
Mary Bradley – obituary
Mary Bradley, 57, of the Painttown Community of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 5:30am while at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness.
Sidney Lee Myers – obituary
Sidney Lee Myers, 78, of Camp Creek, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his residence.
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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