NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe reporting COVID-19 uptick due to “community spread”
The community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is facing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings, according to information from tribal officials. The Tribe has gone back into the Red COVID Risk Level (‘take strong measures to limit all contact’) with a total of 52 new positive cases since Friday, Sept. 25.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Federal court orders forfeiture of drug house near WCU
U.S. Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that the U.S. District Court in Asheville has ordered the forfeiture of a residence located at 129 Reservoir Ridge Drive, in Cullowhee, used to facilitate extensive drug activities.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Garden Contest to begin June 23
The EBCI Garden Contest will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and run through Wednesday, July 1.
Cherokee hosting Gourd Artist Gathering
Gourd enthusiasts have been attending the annual gourd festival since its inception approximately 12 years ago. For several years, the Gourd Festival producers have chosen Cherokee as their location for this event.
EBCI Extension agricultural agent retires
After more than 14 years of working with Cherokee farmers and gardeners, EBCI Extension Office agricultural agent Sarah McClellan-Welch is retiring as of Friday, May 29.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: It is time to engage!
Last week, on Monday, Oct. 3, a candidate forum was held at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
EDITORIAL: 10 days in a dog’s life
Pets have become a big part of many families’ lives. And, because families think so much of their furry family members, pets and pet products are also big business. Pets have emotional as well as economic value.
EDITORIAL: Don’t hit your wife!
It is a tragedy of modern society that, after thousands of years of human development, we still experience, on a regular basis, the outrage of domestic violence.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mabelle Nokomis Sequoyah Ivey McDonald – obituary
Mabelle Nokomis Sequoyah Ivey McDonald, age 96, of the 3200 acre tract located in Whittier, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Ted Raby – obituary
Ted Raby, 95, of Whittier, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva after a brief illness.
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie – obituary
Christopher David “Hooty” Teesateskie, 43, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord. Hooty passed away peacefully at his childhood home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Yoga shirts available
Cherokee Choices has announced the addition of the Cherokee Yoga shirts. Attend 10 Cherokee Yoga classes between now and Dec. 19 and receive a free shirt (razorback flow tank or t-shirt). Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:50pm in the Ginger Lynn...
Free Admission Day at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. will be celebrating Sequoyah Remembrance Day and Sequoyah’s contribution to the Cherokee people by creating a writing system, the Cherokee Syllabary with free admission to the museum on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 12-5 p.m. Allen...
Mountain State Fair Pony Express
The Pony Express will be running again this year to make entering in the NC Mountain State Fair easy and convenient. Stop by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center at 876 Acquoni Road in Cherokee to pick up a copy of the Entry & Award Catalog. Entering items is...
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