NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI and Franklin work together to promote Nikwasi’s history
Monday morning (Aug. 10) marked the groundbreaking for a new interpretive kiosk at the Nikwasi Mound site in Franklin.
Police Commission ready to reset
The EBCI Police Commission came to Tribal Council on Thursday, Aug. 6 to reestablish themselves as an asset to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Council upholds Chief’s veto of Cardinal Homes MOA legislation
After review, Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed has vetoed a memorandum of agreement between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Kituwah, LLC due to a $2 million oversight.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Choices holds the 1st Annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat
Cherokee Choices held their first annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat at the Birdtown Recreation Complex on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
CHS agriculture program seeing the fruits (and vegetables) of its labor
The agriculture program at the Cherokee High School recently harvested over 180 romaine lettuce crops that were planted in January.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
EDITORIAL: Your vote is powerful and needed
We are citizens of many jurisdictions. My blood and heritage make me a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lady Braves given proper send-off to Regional Final
The Cherokee Lady Braves are on their way to Greensboro to face Bishop McGuinness in the 1A Western Regional basketball final tomorrow (March 9) at 11:30am.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Sylva-Margareta Anneliese “Liese” Gravier “Rhinehart”
Sylva-Margareta Anneliese “Liese” Gravier “Rhinehart”, 66, died on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at The Elizabeth House after a long battle with Alzheimers.
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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