NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Person with COVID-19 attends church gatherings; health officials encouraging testing
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) identified a Qualla Boundary resident on Thursday, July 9 who tested positive for COVID-19.
Council passes “Becky’s Law” regarding debate discussions
One of the most vocal and involved members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is Becky Walker – who, for years has attended Tribal Council meetings offering her thoughts, insight, and suggestions on issues affecting the Tribe.
Feasibility study set for Cherokee meat production
A feasibility study for a potential Cherokee meat production facility was approved Tuesday, July 7 at the regular session of Budget Council.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park plans prescribed burn in Cataloochee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials are planning a 550-acre prescribed burn in the Wash Ridge unit adjacent to Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina.
Spring plowing available
It’s plowing time again! Do you need your garden plowed?
Jones-Bowman seeking nominations
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is currently recruiting EBCI tribal members who are undergraduate college students to participate in its 2015-16 program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts. Volume Seven. Politics and such issue.
It’s here! March Madness has begun. As usual I find myself in a quandary at this time.
EDITORIAL: Springing into outdoor tourism
By the time this edition hits the newsstands, we will be days away from the March 21 kick off to springtime.
LETTER: Man challenges “A Demand of Blood”
“A Demand of Blood: The Cherokee War of 1776” (by Nadia Dean) is nothing more than a revision of former books, with added information from the Colonial records.
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
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed – obituary
Iona Marinda Jean Sneed, 83, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Tsali Care Nursing Home.
Emmaline Lambert – obituary
Emmaline Lambert, 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Catherine Edna Hunt Powell Lockman – obituary
Catherine Hunt Powell Lockman, 100, of Hickory, passed away on Jan. 10, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice.
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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