NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 cluster at Big Cove church
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority announced on Friday, Oct. 9 they have identified a COVID-19 cluster associated with services held at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church between the dates of Sept. 17 and Oct. 7.
Cherokee Centrals Schools to remain remote “until further notice”
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education has reversed its decision to reopen their school system.
Tribe reporting COVID-19 uptick due to “community spread”
The community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is facing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings, according to information from tribal officials. The Tribe has gone back into the Red COVID Risk Level (‘take strong measures to limit all contact’) with a total of 52 new positive cases since Friday, Sept. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Park Deputy Superintendent announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Tuesday, April 28 that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Where is the return from fiber optic investment?
Several years back, as most tribal members remember, our Tribe, along with the approval of the Investment Committee, decided it would be a good thing to invest millions in a fiber optic network.
EDITORIAL: The best things in life are free and in Cherokee
Spring has sprung and folks are looking for great opportunities to spend great family time in Cherokee.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Mintz named to NCPreps.com All-State team
Cherokee’s Avery Mintz, a junior, has been named to the NCPreps.com All-State team that goes across all classifications. She previously has been named All-Conference, All-District, Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year, and District Player of the Year. Mintz...
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee opens season at Murphy
Spring had not quite sprung yet as Cherokee opened its 2013 track and field season at Murphy on Wednesday, March 20. The chilly meet featured five teams including: Cherokee, Murphy, Swain, Rosman, and Hiwassee Dam.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jim Newcomer – obituary
Jim Newcomer, age 42, passed away on March 22, 2018 at his residence in Cashiers.
Steven Darrell Ledford – obituary
Steven Darrell Ledford, 38, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018.
Linda Kay Tramper Bradley – obituaries
Linda Kay Tramper Bradley, 59, of the Painttown Community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 20, 2018.
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...
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