NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIHA employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has received notification of an employee of the Cherokee Indian Hospital who has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has not been working in the hospital since Thursday, July 16.
Swain County Schools needs community input
Like all public schools in North Carolina, Swain County is scrambling to gather all possible information in preparation for one of the most questioned semesters in recent history.
Tribal Courts closed for minimum of two weeks
In an order released on the afternoon of Monday, July 13, the EBCI Tribal Court announced it will be closed for at least the next two weeks.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Scholarships up for grabs at SCC’s 50th anniversary open house
Free food, giveaways and the opportunity to win scholarships and other prizes will be a part of Southwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary open house celebration on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm at the Jackson Campus.
Miss Cherokee Report for February
February was an interesting month for me as I traveled to Washington, D.C to represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 U.S.E.T Impact week!
Wachacha receives the Hayes Award
Sarah Wachacha has been named the 2014 recipient of the Hayes Award which is presented annually to an employee of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What’s in your wallet?
A quick search on Indeed.com, an employment research website, for “Native American Tribal Council”, “Native American Tribal Chief” and “Native American Vice-Chief”, results in annual average salary information of $92,000, $132,000 and $76,000, respectively.
EDITORIAL: To Be or not To Be; that is Tribal Court’s question
There has been quite a stir recently over the proper place of the Tribal Court. We have had front row seats via cable and live stream during Tribal Council sessions to the debate over the powers of the different branches of tribal government. Just what is a “branch” anyway?
EDITORIAL: Fear Factor
I have never been a gloom and doom person. I do, however, believe that each of us would be crazy not to see the signs that our world, and in some cases, our local communities are becoming more dangerous places to be. Right?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves advance to Regional Finals
The Lady Braves (28-2) ended North Wilkes’ (25-3) season at the 1A Western Regional semi-finals at UNC-Greensboro on Tuesday, March 5. Cherokee dominated the game en route to a 71-38 win and advance to a Saturday, March 9 game for the Regional Final against...
Tribal member named SoCon pitcher of the week
Furman’s Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, has been named Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting a 1-0 record and 0.91 earned run average in four appearances. It was announced on Monday, March 4 by the league office.
WRESTLING: McCoy wins State Championship
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member from Robbinsville High School, became the first sophomore in Smoky Mountain Conference history to win a state wrestling title. He won the 195lb. championship at the 1A state wrestling tournament held at the...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert Lee Queen – obituary
Robert Lee Queen, 65, of the Soco Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his residence.
Samuel Brady Jr. – obituary
Samuel Brady Jr., 82, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.
Jack Saunooke – obituary
Jack Saunooke, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening Jan. 4, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Idol seeking contestants
The Cherokee Idol Contest will be held at the Cherokee Fairgrounds in the Amphitheatre. A three night elimination is planned beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8:30pm. Phase two will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 9pm and the finale is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4 at...
Harrah’s Cherokee to hold Job Fair at SCC
July 17 from 1-4pm at the SCC Burrell Conference Center at 447 College Drive in Sylva. The job fair is to fill open positions in Table Games. Current dealers will be on hand to demonstrate games and answer questions.
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