NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU trustees elect officers, make committee appointments, amend bylaws
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees elected a slate of officers for 2020-21, made appointments to several committees and approved changes to bylaws permitting more frequent electronic meetings as needed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherokee National Treasure Durbin Feeling, noted speaker and linguist, passes away
The Cherokee Nation’s single largest contributor to the Cherokee language since that of Sequoyah — Durbin Feeling — has passed away at age 74.
Museum hit with cyberattack; all data still intact
Eight months after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was hit with a cyberattack, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian fell under attack.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Whitetree retires from Cherokee Agency
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) held a special retirement ceremony for Darlene Whitetree, Cherokee Agency superintendent, on Friday, May 8.
Gadugi Earth Day winners
Following are the winners of the community and individual competition that brought in the most recycling (measured by weight) at the first annual Gadugi Earth Day event held on April 24 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
Gardening with the First Lady
It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden. But, Taliquo Walker and Iwodi Toineeta, fifth graders at the New Kituwah Academy, recently worked on a garden with First Lady Michelle Obama.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Giving the people a straight answer
Transparency – giving the community information on things that impacts their lives and their kid’s lives.
EDITORIAL: Who is accountable?
When we talk about high government office, whether tribal, national or state, we usually talk about power, authority and privilege.
LETTER: Trump and Indians
With Cherokee blood surging through my veins and as an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees, I sit here this morning wondering how the USA government got by with carrying out atrocities against certain groups of the USA Americans.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Tribal members place at state meet
GREENSBORO - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well represented at the 1A State Championship track meet held at NC A&T in Greensboro on Friday, May 10. In all, EBCI tribal members competed in six events at the meet. Cherokee’s Stevi Sutton took second...
Over 200 participate in Cherokee Choices Mother’s Day 5K
Over 200 runners and walkers participated in the Cherokee Choices Mother’s Day 5K on Saturday, May 11 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
TRACK & FIELD: CHS team gets send-off to state
The Cherokee High School track team got a parade escort out of town on Thursday, May 9 as they are en route to the 1A State Track Meet at N.C. A&T in Greensboro. CHS will be represented in several events including: Girls 4x800M relay team of Le Le Lossiah, Jordyn...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jim Newcomer – obituary
Jim Newcomer, age 42, passed away on March 22, 2018 at his residence in Cashiers.
Steven Darrell Ledford – obituary
Steven Darrell Ledford, 38, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018.
Linda Kay Tramper Bradley – obituaries
Linda Kay Tramper Bradley, 59, of the Painttown Community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 20, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Jackson and Swain Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina Parent Meeting
Aug. 12 at 6pm at Smokey Mountain Elementary School. This meeting is for parents on the autism spectrum in Jackson and Swain counties including “Dreamcatcher” parents who children attend Cherokee Central Schools, kids with ASD, teachers and other staff members, and...
WCU’s Mainstage Season includes musicals, tragedy – and zombies
A series of theatrical productions designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats is scheduled for the 2013-14 Stage and Screen Mainstage Season at Western Carolina University – and one features a new role for a Broadway actor.
Catt Family Reunion
Aug. 10 at Yellowhill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The meal is potluck and will begin at 1pm.
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