NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Positive COVID-19 case in Graham Co. linked to church gathering
The Graham County Health Department, in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, identified on Wednesday, June 24 a Graham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county and is now isolating in their home.
Tribe receives USDA grant from Community Forest Program
The USDA Forest Service has awarded grants to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina from the Community Forest Program, which supports working forests that provide benefits like clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation.
CCS to operate on ‘bare bones’ budget
The meeting began with bringing in Howard Wahnetah and Ashford Smith for a CCS Finance update.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU to hold Women’s Leadership Conference March 27-28
Women serving in leadership roles in business, government and education in Western North Carolina will be among the speakers and panelists for the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, a two-day event to be held in March at Western Carolina University.
Scholarships up for grabs at SCC’s 50th anniversary open house
Free food, giveaways and the opportunity to win scholarships and other prizes will be a part of Southwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary open house celebration on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm at the Jackson Campus.
Miss Cherokee Report for February
February was an interesting month for me as I traveled to Washington, D.C to represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 U.S.E.T Impact week!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Elk management- it’s complicated
Both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation Tribal Council and the North Carolina General Assembly have labored over what to do with the elk population that currently reside and commute on the Qualla Boundary, in the state and on federal lands.
COMMENTARY: Bond referendum represents wise investment for colleges, universities and WNC
As you head to your polling places for the North Carolina primary election Tuesday, March 15, an issue of major importance for the future of Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College will be on the ballot alongside nominees for the U.S. presidency and other elected offices.
EDITORIAL: News, that’s not your opinion
The evolution of journalism is an interesting and somewhat disturbing process in today’s culture.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles put down last season’s rival 15-8
The Western Carolina War Eagles entered the game on Saturday, April 20 with the Tri-State Wildcats knowing it would be a slug fest as each of three contests were last year. The War Eagles lost all three of those nail biters. "The difference this year: we are stronger,...
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jack Saunooke – obituary
Jack Saunooke, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening Jan. 4, 2018.
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
Rory Gunther – obituary
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Rory Gunther left this world and went into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 while at Harris Regional Hospital’s Hospice Care program.
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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