NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIHA using rapid tests to be proactive
Dozens of cars stretched in a line to receive a COVID-19 test just three anxious days before Thanksgiving.
Weekly COVID-19 updates with Dr. Bunio (Nov. 19)
Each week, Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news. It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A session on Thursday, Nov. 19. All answers presented below are from Dr. Bunio who has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Lumbee Recognition Act passes House
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group based in Robeson County, is one step closer to achieving a goal they’ve been seeking for over 100 years – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools 2015-16 Bus Routes
These are the Cherokee Central Schools 2015-16 Bus Routes as provided by the Cherokee Boys Club.
New audio tour added to Park’s Mountain Farm Museum
Visitors to the Smokies are invited to take a trip back in time as they listen to a new audio tour developed for the Mountain Farm Museum located at Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee.
Fair Committee holds monthly meeting
The Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, July 20.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader raises concerns about driving safety, pedestrian safety, and more
We live in Cherokee and don’t drive at night unless we absolutely have to
Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 21
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
EDITORIAL: Why are we so gullible?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary speaks to the etymology of the word by saying, “… (gullible) descends from the verb gull, meaning “to deceive or take advantage of.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mollie Welch Herbold – obituary
Mollie Welch Herbold, 79, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Sarah Ben Walkingstick – obituary
Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018.
Sally Jo Teesateskie Anderson – obituary
Sally Jo Teesateskie Anderson, 51, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after an extended illness.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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