NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Hospital starting drive-thru COVID-19 testing
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is starting drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing beginning Thursday, April 2.
Trump signs CARES Act, includes billions for Indian Country
President Trump signed into law H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27 following a voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tribal officials report first case of COVID-19 on Qualla Boundary
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Qualla Boundary during a press conference on Friday, March 27.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park changes firewood regulations to protect forests
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced regulation changes on Tuesday, Jan. 6 that will help protect park forests by limiting the type of firewood brought into the Park.
Miss Cherokee report for December
Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays as much as I did!
Meet the Remember the Removal riders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected seven people to represent the Tribe on the 2015 Remember the Removal Ride which will retrace the Trail of Tears.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader dislikes Congressman’s comment on Native artifacts
I just wanted to say that after reading the article about Rob Bishop (House Natural Resources Chairman calls Native American artifacts ‘bull crap’), in my opinion he had a lot of gall to say what he said about Native artifacts!
LETTER: Reader agrees with pageant ideas
I am writing to let you know that I think your idea (Commentary: Support Miss Cherokee…and, a new pageant format) of having several days in between the main parts of the contest, the interview and the crowning to possibly eliminate any scoring issues is a great idea.
EDITORIAL: Check, please.
One of the most neglected areas of tourism development is customer service training; not just on the Qualla Boundary, but in western North Carolina.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: EBCI players earn All-State
Four EBCI tribal members have been named to NCPreps.com All-State teams. Lady Braves’ Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta were named to the 1A Girls team. Mintz was also named to the NCPrep.com All-State all-classifications team. Mintz and Toineeta led the Lady Braves...
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts three-school meet
Cherokee hosted a three school track meet with Robbinsville and Rosman on a chilly, early spring afternoon on Wednesday, March 27.
BASKETBALL: Mintz named to NCPreps.com All-State team
Cherokee’s Avery Mintz, a junior, has been named to the NCPreps.com All-State team that goes across all classifications. She previously has been named All-Conference, All-District, Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year, and District Player of the Year. Mintz...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
David Jesse Bales – obituary
David Jesse Bales, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at his residence.
Dink Sherrill – obituary
Dink Sherrill, 50, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home.
Edgar G. (Buddy) Waldroup – obituary
Edgar G. (Buddy) Waldroup passed away, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Tsali Care Nursing Facility after a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Braves football parent meeting and free sports physicals
Cherokee Braves football parent meeting. July 29 at 6pm in the Charles George Arena at Cherokee High School. Student-athletes that are interested in playing JV and varsity football need to attend the meeting with a parent or guardian. Practice schedule and...
CHS to offer History of Eastern Cherokee Education
Cherokee High School and Appalachian State University have partnered to offer a brand new college credit course for junior and seniors: "History of Eastern Cherokee Education." The course "will examine the evolution of formal education among the Eastern Band of...
CHS Driver’s Education Program
The Driver's Education Program Course will be offered to all eligible students during the week of July 29 – Aug. 1. All eligible students should sign up at Cherokee High School by Thursday, July 25. A sign-up sheet will be provided at the high school front office. ...
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