NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council puts the brakes on Indiana casino purchase
The purchase of a casino in southern Indiana, being dubbed ‘Project Hoosier’, has been put on hold for the time being.
Dr. Bunio and Secretary Bradley discuss the COVID-19 vaccine
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviewed Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, and Vickie Bradley, Secretary of EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), about the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Cherokee.
COVID-19 cluster identified at local Cherokee church
On Monday, Dec. 14, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 2868 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fair Committee Report – June 15 meeting
The third Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, June 15.
Cherokee Elementary School Awards for 5th grade
These are the Cherokee Elementary School Awards for 5th grade.
Chilogatee Stream Restoration project in Park completed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, June 3 the completion of an enhancement and restoration project of a 4,613-foot section of Chilogatee Branch and four of its tributaries totaling 744 feet within the park.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Mixed blessings
We live in a world where money is equated to power. And, I will have to admit, in a country that has been built on capitalistic thought, it is hard to argue against the power of the dollar.
EDITORIAL: You can’t always get what you want.
Oh, my last pitch to get you out to the polls.
EDITORIAL: Enhancing our economy with respect and urgency
In the tourism department of the Tribe, now called “Destination Marketing”, the leadership and staff are charged with selling the masses but not selling out our culture and history.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles put down last season’s rival 15-8
The Western Carolina War Eagles entered the game on Saturday, April 20 with the Tri-State Wildcats knowing it would be a slug fest as each of three contests were last year. The War Eagles lost all three of those nail biters. "The difference this year: we are stronger,...
Cherokee Runners competes in Smoky Mountain Relay
The Cherokee Runners entered a 12-person team in the 2013 Smoky Mountain Relay on April 19-20. This is the third year for participation by the Cherokee Runners in this event, and the group had an incredible experience during the race.
WRESTLING: Pre-season rankings include tribal members
Several EBCI tribal members are included in the 2013-14 pre-season high school wrestling rankings by Retrorankings.com. Robbinsville’s Spencer McCoy is ranked first at 195lb. McCoy, who will be a junior next season, won the 195lb. state championship this year as a...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dennis Ray Taylor – obituary
Dennis Ray Taylor, 41, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Mission St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
Annie Lynn Cucumber – obituary
Annie Lynn Cucumber, 49, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Michael Edwin Walk Sr. – obituary
Michael Edwin Walk Sr., 60, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. after a battle against cancer.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Program “Energy Tip of the Week” (week of July 18)
Cherokee Life Center provides Cardiac Rehab Program
Cherokee Indian Hospital has teamed up with Cherokee Life Center to provide a Phase III Cardiac Rehab program for EBCI tribal members and those who qualify for services at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. This program has been in operation since October 2006. The...
Per capita notice for new enrollees
To be considered for the December 2013 per capita distribution, a complete enrollment application for a new applicant must be submitted to the Enrollment Office by 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be considered...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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