NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Council approves aid for Navajo Nation in special session
Tribal Council approved aid for the Navajo Nation, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a specially-called session on Thursday, April 23.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivers 15 tons of food to Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Running Strong for American Indian Youth delivered 30,600 pounds of frozen food to the Eagle Butte Food Pantry on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota on Wednesday, April 22.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund deadline nearing
The deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund for summer semester is Wednesday, April 1.
12th year for Chief’s Garden Kits
Principal Chief Michell Hicks will be distributing the Chief’s Cherokee Family Garden Kits on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30am at Tsali Manor in the Pavilion for senior citizens with the main event being later that night at 5pm at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym.
Dr. Bunio named director of CIH Clinical Services
Dr. Richard Bunio was recently named executive director of Clinical Services of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts (Vol. 4) – Current events
I want to start with a thought to help you get through the day. “The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” And now, here we go…
EDITORIAL: What must it be like to be banished?
According to the Municode for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Section 2-1, Subsection B, “The Tribal Council shall have the power to exclude other persons from Cherokee trust lands when necessary to protect the integrity and law and order on Tribal lands and territory or the welfare of its members”. Subsection A talks about the “exclusion” or banishment of enrolled members who are deemed sex offenders or drug traffickers.
LETTER: Next generation now
When you look at the outside world from through your front door, one has to wonder where are we going? Who is going to lead?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles make playoffs
The Western Carolina War Eagles (3-3) hosted their conference rivals, Tri-State Wildcats (4-4) on Saturday, May 18. Ray Kinsland Stadium was in for a treat. This matchup was to decide second place in the conference and decide who would make it to the IFL playoffs, and...
WRESTLING: Rivera signs with Belmont Abbey
Cherokee standout Tavi Rivera will continue his wrestling career at Belmont Abbey College this fall. He signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 16 to wrestle for the Division II school located in Belmont.
Cherokee Runners attend RRCA Conference
Robin and Stephan Swimmer attended the 55th annual Roadrunners Club of America Conference in Albuquerque.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dwight Walkingstick – obituary
Dwight Walkingstick, 67, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at his residence.
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough – obituary
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough, 88, of Whittier, passed away quietly on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, to be with the Lord.
Robert Glen Haigler – obituary
Robert Glenn Haigler, 32, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long illness at Medwest Harris Regional Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Cemetery Clean-up
Aug. 13 at 5pm with dinner at Granny’s Kitchen afterwards.
Cherokee Runners 5K Training and Walking Group starting
The Cherokee Runners will begin a new 5K training program and a walking group on Tuesday, Aug. 13. If you are interested, please attend the initiation meeting on Aug. 13 at 6pm at the Age Link conference room. Cherokee Runners volunteers will be available to answer...
EBCI New Hire Orientation schedule
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