NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI using CARES Act funds to supplement programs for tribal members
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was signed into law by President Trump in late March, and funds from that have now been received by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Slide closes U.S. 19/74 in Nantahala Gorge
A band of heavy rains late Friday night, July 31 started a mudslide that closed U.S. 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge.
Council Agendas for Aug. 4 (Budget) and Aug. 6 (Tribal)
Council Agendas for Aug. 4 (Budget) and Aug. 6 (Tribal)
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Next phase of work on Newfound Gap Road begins in April
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13.
Cherokee Day of Caring event seeking volunteers
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief are sponsoring the 11th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event taking place on Thursday, May 14.
Bill Taylor Scholarship taking applications
The Bill Taylor Scholarship, named in honor of a previous Tribal Council Chairman for his involvement and encouragement in bringing the gaming industry to Cherokee.
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
Lady Braves postseason honors piling up
The Lady Braves won 28 games this season and came within one game of playing for the state championship. Now, several of their players and their coach have earned postseason honors for their season in which the team won the Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title and tournament, their third straight Sectional Championship and were runner-up in the Region.
Cherokee Youth Wrestling Club back in action
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling Club is back in action
Hornbuckle to fight in Japan next month
Dan Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member, is scheduled to travel to Japan next month to fight in the Deep 62 Impact MMA event. Hornbuckle (23-5) is set to fight Yuya Shirai (23-12-1) at the event on Friday, April 26 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo. In his last...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wanda Lee (Joe Lou) Smith Bradley – obituary
Wanda Lee (Joe Lou) Smith Bradley, 82, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
Rita M. Wildcat – obituary
Rita M. Wildcat, 67, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
Tara Renee Pheasant – obituary
Tara Renee Pheasant, 41, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Katie Johnson and Allen (Butch) Hill of Cherokee. Her father was James Pheasant Sr. of Cherokee.
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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