NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
NCAI hosts Congressional Town Hall on COVID-19 legislative efforts
National Congress of American Indian’s (NCAI) President Fawn Sharp (Quinault) hosted a web-based panel discussion on Tuesday, April 28 concerning the United States’ response to the COVID-19 impact, both physical health and economic, in Indian Country.
Graham County resident tests positive for COVID-19
On Sunday, April 26, the Graham County Health Department in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a Graham County Resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in Graham County and is now isolating in their home.
Cherokee, N.C. public school buildings closed for remainder of academic year; students to continue with remote learning
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) and all North Carolina public school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year following announcements on the afternoon of Friday, April 24.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Day of Caring event seeking volunteers
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief are sponsoring the 11th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event taking place on Thursday, May 14.
Bill Taylor Scholarship taking applications
The Bill Taylor Scholarship, named in honor of a previous Tribal Council Chairman for his involvement and encouragement in bringing the gaming industry to Cherokee.
Cherokee Choices holds the 1st Annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat
Cherokee Choices held their first annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat at the Birdtown Recreation Complex on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Fear Factor
I have never been a gloom and doom person. I do, however, believe that each of us would be crazy not to see the signs that our world, and in some cases, our local communities are becoming more dangerous places to be. Right?
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 6: Liberal and conservative philosophies issue
It’s 2016 and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you survived the Christmas dinner and the New Year’s Eve parties. And…you’re back at work. And…you’re looking at your bank statement in disbelief because no way did you really spend that much money in a month.
EDITORIAL: Where do we go from here?
It has been an eventful year. The most significant of which for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was the election of a new principal chief after 12 years, three consecutive terms, under a single administration
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WNC Crush finishes 2nd in USSSA tourney
The WNC Crush 8 and under baseball team, which includes several EBCI tribal members, finished 2nd in the USSSA Strike Out Tournament at the International Sports Complex in Canton on June 29-30. The team advanced to the championship game by overcoming a 10 run...
Cherokee Central Youth Football Camp
July 11 from 6-7:30pm at the Cherokee High School. This is open to ages 5-12 who are signed up or going to be signed up for youth football. Athletes will participate in agility drills and skill specific drills, and there will be a punt, pass and kick competition...
UNC, NBA star visits Cherokee
UNC standout and seven-year NBA veteran Phil Ford visited Cherokee on Wednesday, June 26. Here, he visits with huge UNC fan Elnora Thompson in the Office of Principal Chief Michell Hicks. Ford played four seasons for the Tarheels (1974-78) and seven seasons in the...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Bernice Welch Lambert – obituary
Bernice Welch Lambert, 76, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Elsie Rogers Kimsey – obituary
Elsie Rogers Kimsey, 100, of Whittier, passed away in her home following a brief illness on Sunday Dec. 3, 2017.
Dwight Walkingstick – obituary
Dwight Walkingstick, 67, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Refresher Training Course covering OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Sept. 11 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center 2nd Floor EOC/Training Room. This 8-hour course offers the resources required for an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher/awareness class. The class, sponsored by the EBCI Emergency Management Agency, is open to the...
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor deadlines approaching
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
Nanas Cooking for Brothers in the Wind Benefit Dinner
Aug. 15 from 11am – 2pm at the Cool Waters Motel. $8 dinner and includes fried chicken, cabbage, fried potatoes, bean bread, beans and hominy, and a drink. Delivery is available if there are more than three orders. Info: Ned Stamper 736-2780, Wahnetah Stamper...
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