NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council approves $3.4 million land purchase for casino property
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun the process to purchase a four-acre lot in the Painttown Community for a price of $3,400,000.
CIHA addresses Dental Clinic concerns
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority CEO Casey Cooper spoke to Tribal Council during the regular session on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 3 to discuss issues with fully reopening the hospital’s Dental Clinic.
Tribe announces new 200-acre “experience” at the entrance to Smoky Mountains
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to develop a new “experiential destination” at Sevierville’s busy Interstate 40 (I-40) Exit 407. The 200-acre mixed-use development will serve as a gateway and “first stop” for more than 11 million tourists who travel through Sevier County to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park every year.
Qualla Art Market
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 8-9 for expected record class
Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be the university’s fourth-straight record spring graduating class.
Little Miss Cherokee report
Recently, I had the chance to visit Washington, DC along with Junior Miss Cherokee Jade Ledford and Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty.
Miss Cherokee report for April
I have had a very busy month representing the Eastern Band as your 2104 Miss Cherokee and being your proud ambassador once again in Washington, DC.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 9: Redskins is a racist slur issue
I’ve read a lot of comments regarding the racist slur used for the Washington NFL team.
EDITORIAL: Why the primary process is important to leadership selection
There has been some discussion about the possibility of eliminating the primary process from the election scheme for future EBCI tribal elections.
EDITORIAL: It takes money, education and trust to make money
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation is known as being the biggest economic engine in western North Carolina.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles lose season opener
KINGPORT, Tenn. - The Western Carolina War Eagles opened their season on Saturday, April 6 against the Tennessee Crusaders who won 18-14. This year, the War Eagles are playing in the Imperial Football League (IFL). The game began with the newly created race to...
2nd Annual Johnson Lee Wildcatt Cornhole Tournament winners
Heath Buck and Cody Buck, from Johnson City, Tenn., took first place at the 2nd Annual Johnson Lee Wildcatt Cornhole tournament held on Saturday, April 6. Lucas Graspy and Nathan Lowe, of Canton, took second place and Heath Parton and Rob Sims, also of Canton, took...
Jim Thorpe Native American Games information
The Jim Thorpe Native American games are scheduled from June 9-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Basketball Entry form 2013 Golf Entry form 2013 Wrestling Entry form 2013 Schedule of Events (subject to change) Sunday, June 9 - OPENING CEREMONIES – Remington Park Children’s...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William Theodore Taylor – obituary
William Theodore Taylor, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Greg Allen Smith – obituary
Greg Allen Smith, 37, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2018. Greg is the son of Buford and Jessie Smith.
Juanita George – obituary
Juanita George, 87, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Lynard Skynard to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven in Last of a Dyin' Breed, their most recent release on Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records from August, 2012. It is the kind of record guaranteed to feed the needs of...
Healthy Cook-Out & Fire Safety flyer
Foundations Business Planning Course (in Spanish)
Aug. 6, 13, 20 from 6-8pm at the Sequoyah Fund Conference Room in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This three-session course is for anyone interested in starting a business. It is presented by Mountain Biz Works and Sequoyah Fund. Space is limited. Info: (828)...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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