NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Pilot survives small plane crash in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a small plane crash approximately 6 miles west of Clingmans Dome at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10.
Proposed resolution seeks equity in emergency pay
Resolution number 173 (2020), submitted by Wolfetown Representative Bo Crowe, seeks to bring matching reductions in tribal pay to include elected officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Council discusses Investment Committee authority in Special Session
Tribal Council met in a specially-called session on Thursday, April 9 and discussed new authorities for the EBCI Investment Committee to better help the Tribe in its investments going forward.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools launches Manna Food Box Holiday fundraiser
Cherokee Central Schools has launched its district wide fundraiser for the Manna Food Box Project.
Park receives annual poinsettia for rescue 40 years ago
Forty years ago, on Dec. 3, 1974, park rangers from Great Smoky Mountains National Park rescued 15-year old Eric Johnson and a companion who had been trapped deep in the park’s backcountry by a chest-deep snow storm.
Tribal Council Meetings for December
This is a listing of meetings for Tribal Council for December 2014.
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
New Officers selected for Cherokee Runners at Annual Meeting
The Cherokee Runners held its annual membership meeting on Saturday, March 16 at the Ginger Lynn Welch Community Room.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rev. Dan Lambert – obituary
Rev. Dan Lambert, 90, of the Tow String Community went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Woodrow O. Sneed II “Woody” – obituary
Woody O. Sneed II, beloved son of Woodrow B. Sneed and Rose Marie D. Steele and his step-mother, Mercedes Flores; beloved brother of Lucianne Khalaf, Jonathan B. Sneed and Matthew D. Sneed; and beloved uncle of seven nephews and a niece passed away in his home in Alexandria, Va. on April 10, 2017.
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.
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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