NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Tribe not enacting curfew order
Due to the continued rising amount of COVID-19 cases, the State of North Carolina has a curfew order taking effect on Friday, Dec. 11; however, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has decided not to follow suit.
WCU to require negative COVID-19 results for on-campus residents prior to spring semester
Western Carolina University students living in residence halls will be asked to submit documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result taken three to five days before they leave their permanent residence and prior to their return to campus for the start of the 2021 spring semester.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Right Path seeking nominations
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i,” Adult Leadership Program (RP) is accepting nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program.
Miss Cherokee report for May
Siyo nigada! Hello everyone! I hope you all have enjoyed the month of May as much as I have!
EBCI Garden Contest to begin June 23
The EBCI Garden Contest will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and run through Wednesday, July 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: News from Indian Country and a political statement issue
The NFL season has kicked off, the Cowboys and Browns still suck as usual, the Raiders looked darn good against the Saints, the Patsys might be OK during Brady’s 4-game absence and nobody should care because the Packers are gonna go to the Super Bowl.
Racism divides
I followed a Facebook conversation string on TSA-LA-GI VOICE (a Facebook page hosted by Lea Wolf) this weekend that concerned an incident of racism experienced by some Braves fans at Thursday’s game against Smokey Mountain High School.
EDITORIAL: Government needs to hear you
Some think that one vote won’t make a difference. If you think that way, the way of the ostrich with his head in the sand, then you deserve the representation you receive.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: EBCI players earn All-State
Four EBCI tribal members have been named to NCPreps.com All-State teams. Lady Braves’ Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta were named to the 1A Girls team. Mintz was also named to the NCPrep.com All-State all-classifications team. Mintz and Toineeta led the Lady Braves...
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts three-school meet
Cherokee hosted a three school track meet with Robbinsville and Rosman on a chilly, early spring afternoon on Wednesday, March 27.
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sidney Lee Myers – obituary
Sidney Lee Myers, 78, of Camp Creek, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his residence.
Royal Marty Catolster – obituary
Royal Marty Catolster, 50, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at home.
James Myron (Jamie) Long – obituary
James Myron (Jamie) Long 59, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
First Annual Rod Cooper Bike Fest flyer
MTW Vacation Bible School flyer
Kolanvyi Fundaising event (new date)
Saturday, July 27 *Cornhole tournament – Registration fee $30 team – bring own partner. Deadline to enter is 10am on July 20, 1st and 2nd place paid. Double elimination *Volleyball tournament – Registration Fee $50 team – 5 person team, 3 men, 2 women at all...
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