NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
EBCI moves to four-day week, closes all lobbies
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Wednesday, March 18 that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be closing on Fridays until further notice.
Restaurants on tribal lands, state directed to close dining rooms; take-out permitted
Restaurants throughout the State of North Carolina were directed to close their dining rooms as of Wednesday, March 18 in efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CTCCS hosting The Christmas Blessing Tree
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services is having a Christmas Blessing Tree to help some of the area needy families during the holiday season.
Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas Entertainment Schedule
This is the Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas Entertainment Schedule.
Tribal communities honored by WNC Communities
WNC Communities celebrated 65 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program held on Saturday, Nov. 22 and six communities with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were honored.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly of term limits and staggered terms
During the election, one recurring issue that was of importance to many of our enrolled members is the subject of term limits and/or staggered terms for elected office. Opinions of candidates varied greatly.
LETTER: Ross and Lossiah families say thanks
The Ross and the Lossiah families would like to thank everyone who bought a dinner and who helped make the Indian Taco Benefit a success
EDITORIAL: Ethics policy should be voted on by the people
Over the months and years within tribal government and the Cherokee community, there has been much discussion concerning the conduct of elected officials.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Start Smart Basketball program starts in Cherokee
In recent weeks, the Cherokee Recreation department held its first Start Smart Basketball program for children between the ages of 3-5.
New Vision Gymnastics comes to Birdtown Gym
Cherokee Recreation has paired with New Vision Gymnastics out of Franklin to bring this opportunity home to Cherokee kids.
SOFTBALL: Bats go cold for Lady Braves in Conference opener
The Lady Braves (1-1) were held to two hits in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Swain on Tuesday, March 12. The Lady Maroon Devils, led by Kendra Kirkland who hit two home runs, won the game 11-1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Gary LeQuire – obituary
Gary LeQuire, 56, of the Alarka Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma – obituary
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma, 90, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
James J. Ledford – obituary
James J. Ledford, 59, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Folkmoot USA performance
July 23 at 7:30pm at Swain County High School. Dancing groups and musicians from Thailand, Poland, and Slovakia will perform. Admission is $16/adults and $8 (12 and under). Info: Swain County Chamber of Commerce 488-3681
Tribe hosting 12th Annual Trout Derby on Aug. 3
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hosting the 12th Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby on Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual event takes place at the Oconaluftee River Islands Park. Children 3-11 years old are invited to participate. Pre-registration...
Baseball registration
Open registration for fall travel 9U baseball for youth boys ages 8-9 will be on Monday, July 22 from 6-8 pm at the John Crowe Field #1. Info: 506-3705
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