NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board discusses closure at March meeting
The Monday, March 16 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Park announces temporary Visitor Center closures
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Tuesday, March 17 that Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, and Cades Cove Visitor Centers are closed until further notice.
Tribe, casino to maintain operations; schools closing due to coronavirus
With nationwide closures and cancellations mounting due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), several of the major entities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will maintain operations for now.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park seeks North Carolina volunteers interested in Citizen Science
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are seeking volunteers to help with an important research project.
EBCI Extension hosting Shiitake Mushroom Farming Workshop
EBCI Cooperative Extension will be hosting Specialists from the NC A&T Mushroom Program to teach a workshop on how to grow shiitake mushrooms.
12 Cherokee students among SCC grads
Twelve residents of the Qualla Boundary were among the 156 graduates who earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Ross and Lossiah families say thanks
The Ross and the Lossiah families would like to thank everyone who bought a dinner and who helped make the Indian Taco Benefit a success
EDITORIAL: Ethics policy should be voted on by the people
Over the months and years within tribal government and the Cherokee community, there has been much discussion concerning the conduct of elected officials.
THANK YOU: Expresses gratitude and appreciation during loss
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all that were a part of our farewell to our Shane.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Yellowhill Judo wins state awards
Three members of the Yellowhill Judo Club won North Carolina State Championships at a tournament held Saturday, April 27 in Lewisville. Francisco “Sky” Figueroa, Jackson Figueroa and Pedro Figueroa all won state championships. Ian Crowe, Nickolas Wolfe and...
TRACK & FIELD: SMC Middle School Championships held at Murphy
The Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School track and field championships were held at Murphy High School on Monday, April 22.
TRACK & FIELD: Conference Championships held at WCU
The Smoky Mountain Conference Championship track and field meet was held at Western Carolina University on Wednesday, April 24. Murphy took both the men’s and women’s team championships. Cherokee’s men’s team took seventh place and the women’s team took sixth place.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Monica Kristine Singer – obituary
Monica Kristine Singer, 45, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Gary LeQuire – obituary
Gary LeQuire, 56, of the Alarka Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma – obituary
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma, 90, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
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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