NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
The EBCI Tribal Option and what it means for Medicaid beneficiaries
Eligible Medicaid members will begin to receive letters on Monday, March 15 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notifying Medicaid beneficiaries of open enrollment which will now include the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Option.
WCU set to open vaccine clinic
Western Carolina University has received a shipment of vaccines and is prepared to launch its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Tribal Bingo to remain closed through at least June
Cherokee Tribal Bingo has been closed for almost a year now due to COVID-19, and officials state it will remain closed through at least the end of June.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Smokies Chief Ranger announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger.
SHORT STORY: “Super Strength James Saves the Day”
“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort.
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Alternative truth and wrestling
Back in the day, I would watch professional wrestling with a certain amount of awe and fascination. It was almost like an old western showdown, black hats and white hats symbolized evil and good, respectively.
LETTER: Statement from poster of YouTube video
Last week, I posted a political satire video on my YouTube and Facebook page of our Chief Patrick Lambert.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts 17.1 – Hurt feelings and sore toes issue
Recently there was a Super Bowl. Super Bowl 51. LI in roman numerals. For approximately three hours that day no one thought of Trump, Bannon, Spicer and/or Kellyanne Conway.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASEBALL: Tribal member drafted by Royals
An EBCI tribal member was drafted by the Kansas City Royals during the Major League Baseball draft on Friday, June 7.
Cherokee Runners to stage 3rd Annual Sunset 5K
Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K is in its seventh week and will culminate in the group’s 3rd annual Sunset 5K Run/Walk that will be held on Thursday, July 4. The event will include a 1-mile fun run that begins at 7:15pm and the 5K will begin at 7:45pm. The registration fee for the 5K is $15 while the fun run is $10.
Cherokee Wellness Team hosts Spring Fitness Frenzy
The Cherokee Community Wellness Team (CCWT) hosted its 3rd annual Spring Fitness Frenzy on Wednesday, May 22 at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith – obituary
Helen Mae Dorothy McCoy Smith, 72, known as “Dorothy”, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side at her sister Rosie’s home in the Birdtown Community.
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe – obituary
Billie Jean “Cookie” Kanott Wolfe, 67, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Cherokee Hospital with her family and friends by her side.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Central Schools Wellness Kick-off flyer
American Idol’s Lauren Alaina to present free concert
Lauren Alaina, of American Idol fame, will present a free concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7:30pm. Preferred seating is available for EBCI tribal members. Tickets can be picked up at the Harrah’s Cherokee Box Office from Aug. 13-17...
Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation Cornhole Tournament flyer
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