NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe announces new 200-acre “experience” at the entrance to Smoky Mountains
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to develop a new “experiential destination” at Sevierville’s busy Interstate 40 (I-40) Exit 407. The 200-acre mixed-use development will serve as a gateway and “first stop” for more than 11 million tourists who travel through Sevier County to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park every year.
Budget Council Overview from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Tribal Council tackled 14 pieces of legislation during its annual Budget Council session on Tuesday, Sept. 1 on a variety of topics ranging from outdoor gyms to white oak trees.
WCU ekes out new enrollment record; modest growth driven by increased retention
For the ninth time out of the past 10 years – and this fall by a small margin – Western Carolina University has experienced an increase in total enrollment, with a new record of 12,243 students enrolled for the 2020 fall semester and an all-time high retention rate.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair Theme announced
The second Cherokee Indian Fair meeting for the 2015 Fair took place on Monday, May 18.
Cherokee resident graduates from Montreat
Montreat College graduated 125 students during its Spring Commencement Ceremony in Montreat on Saturday, May 9. One of those graduates is from Cherokee.
COMMENTARY: Every day is Memorial Day
For this one day each year, Memorial Day, our country pauses to remember the Americans who gave their lives for our country.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Making ourselves more attractive
The Qualla Boundary has been a tourist attraction since before the 1950s when it became our primary source of income. Our land and people have been the object of curiosity seekers for decades, even as much as a century.
LETTER: Former employee upset with wages at River Valley
As a member of the Tribe and part owner of those casinos, I’m not proud that the workers are paid so little.
EDITORIAL: It has to be true. I saw it on the Internet.
Media bias…in national and regional media, the practice of providing commentary as news has become an everyday occurrence.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Royals win Championship
Basketball players from Erwin; Yancey County; Cherokee, Swain, and Reynolds school districts represented the WNC Lady Royals 7th grade basketball team and won the American Youth Basketball Association State Championship held recently in Concord.
BASKETBALL: Flight wins AAU 9th Grade State Championship
The Flight traveled to Raleigh for the North Carolina D1 AAU 9th Grade State Tournament and came out with the championship trophy.
CHS athletes honored at banquet
Cherokee High School had their annual Athletic Banquet, on Friday, May 17 in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. “Cherokee High School would like to thank Gloria Griffin for her attendance and a special thank you to all the trophy sponsors and...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Linda (Luc) Smith Raby – obituary
Linda (Luc) Smith Raby, 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday April 9, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness.
Marenna Lynn Jumper – obituary
Marenna Lynn Jumper, 47, of the Little Snowbird Community of Graham County, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at her home with her children and loving family by her side.
Steve Moon – obituary
Steve Moon, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 7, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Board of Elections to have extended hours
In addition to regular business hours, the EBCI Board of Elections will be open Monday, Aug. 5 until 7pm for Voter Registration. Remember, all registration/community changes for the General Election close Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30pm.
Breastfeeding Awareness Celebration flyer
Deadline for Election Registration/Community changes
The deadline for Registration and Community changes for the EBCI General Election in September is Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30pm. This deadline applies to EBCI tribal members who will be 18 years of age by or on Sept. 15. If you have any questions or need to register,...
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