NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe, State of North Carolina, and Park starting re-opening phases
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the State of North Carolina, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are beginning to re-open phases of their operations and economy following nearly two months of closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Interior Secretary visits Cherokee; delivers masks and tours testing site
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited the Qualla Boundary on Tuesday, May 5. While there, he checked out the coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing site for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and also visited Cherokee Central Schools where he helped box up meals for children and distribute face masks.
Park to begin phased reopening on May 9
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Southwestern Community College’s 21st annual Job Fair is March 26
Southwestern Community College is holding its 21st annual Job Fair on the Jackson campus Thursday, March 26 for students, alumni and members of the community to connect with employers in the area.
Cherokee Middle School is holding bully prevention week
February 23-27 is bully prevention week at Cherokee Middle School.
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Feb. 23
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Monday, Feb. 23, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts (Vol. 4) – Current events
I want to start with a thought to help you get through the day. “The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” And now, here we go…
EDITORIAL: What must it be like to be banished?
According to the Municode for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Section 2-1, Subsection B, “The Tribal Council shall have the power to exclude other persons from Cherokee trust lands when necessary to protect the integrity and law and order on Tribal lands and territory or the welfare of its members”. Subsection A talks about the “exclusion” or banishment of enrolled members who are deemed sex offenders or drug traffickers.
LETTER: Next generation now
When you look at the outside world from through your front door, one has to wonder where are we going? Who is going to lead?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners competes in Smoky Mountain Relay
The Cherokee Runners entered a 12-person team in the 2013 Smoky Mountain Relay on April 19-20. This is the third year for participation by the Cherokee Runners in this event, and the group had an incredible experience during the race.
WRESTLING: Pre-season rankings include tribal members
Several EBCI tribal members are included in the 2013-14 pre-season high school wrestling rankings by Retrorankings.com. Robbinsville’s Spencer McCoy is ranked first at 195lb. McCoy, who will be a junior next season, won the 195lb. state championship this year as a...
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts four school meet
The Cherokee track and field teams hosted a four-school meet on Wednesday, April 10. Rosman’s boys took first place with a score of 87 followed by Cherokee 52, Swain 41 and Highlands 20. Team scores were not available for the girls. Following are individual results...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley – obituary
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley, age 69, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home.
Lucetta Hill Ward – obituary
Lucetta Hill Ward, 56, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee suddenly went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joseph Saunooke – obituary
Joseph Saunooke, Sr., 67 of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Roller Derby bout to benefit Cherokee Children’s Home
Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will be cranking it up at Cruisin' for a Bruisin'. The roller derby bout is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Birdtown Gym. Swain County's own Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host a double header including a Fresh Meat Invitational...
Cherokee Language Classes starting July 25
Tops and Bottom Dress Rehearsal
July 25 at 6pm at the Robbinsville High School Auditorium. This play, presented by the Summer Cherokee Language Camp children, will be done in the Cherokee language with a translation preceding each line. The play will be repeated on Friday, but you must have a...
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