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”.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Rock Springs Baptist Church donates to Children’s Home
Rock Springs Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School the week of June 22-26, and one of the projects for the children in attendance was to raise money for the Cherokee Children’s Home.
40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow results
These are the results of the 40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow held at the Acquoni Expo Center on July 3-5.
Business Spotlight: Two Crowes Ice Cream
Tagan Crowe’s Two Crowes Ice Cream celebrated its first anniversary in the Cherokee Cultural District over the Fourth of July weekend.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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).
LETTER: Reader asks for support for Trail of Tears Petition
I have started a White House Petition for a series of parks along the Trail of Tears
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASEBALL: Stubbs visits Cherokee
Cody Stubbs, an EBCI tribal member, is the newest member of the Idaho Falls Chukars – the Rookie Advanced farm team for the Kansas City Royals. The UNC standout signed his contract with the Royals organization on Monday, June 24.
6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarships awarded
At the 6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 14 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club, the family of Shawn Blanton recognized seven female athletes from across western North Carolina as recipients of the Shawn Blanton Scholarship.
ASU athletes, American Indian students to visit Navajo and Hopi tribal nations this weekend
TEMPE, Ariz. - Athletes and American Indian students from Arizona State University will travel to Navajo and Hopi lands this weekend to share in wellness activities and cultural exchanges. The “ASU Tribal Nations Tour” will focus on learning about native communities,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dennis Ray Taylor – obituary
Dennis Ray Taylor, 41, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Mission St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
Annie Lynn Cucumber – obituary
Annie Lynn Cucumber, 49, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Michael Edwin Walk Sr. – obituary
Michael Edwin Walk Sr., 60, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. after a battle against cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Reuben and Mary Jane Taylor 67th Wedding Anniversary celebration
Aug. 18 at 2pm at 1167 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee. A meal will be served.
Hot Dog lunch to benefit Relay for Life
Aug. 9 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community. The Native Honey Badgers are having a hot dog lunch with all proceeds benefiting Cherokee’s Relay for Life. Dinners are $5/each and will include a hot dog, chips, drink, dessert, chili and cole slaw.
Workshop on sales to be presented at Qualla
Aug. 14 from 10am – 12pm at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual is parterning with Handmade in America to present a free two-hour workshop called "Arranging and selling from your Booth" that is open to any artist wishing to increase sales at...
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