NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council agrees to delay FY21 Budget Hearings
The shutdown of Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos in the spring due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has put the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in a budgetary strain.
Redskins organization facing pressure again to change name
A notice in the Daily Republican newspaper, in Winona, Minn., on Sept. 24, 1863 reads, “The state reward for dead Indians has been increased to $200 for every red-skin sent to Purgatory.
Remote learning still a question mark for NC schools
The countdown to the fall semester is getting unnervingly close for many in the North Carolina education system.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive coming to Cherokee
Designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and collect oral care products for at-risk children, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held through Friday, March 6 in Cherokee and Kristina Hyatt, a dental hygienist with Cherokee Children’s Dental Program, will lead campaign activities in Cherokee.
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital has a No-Smoking Policy
You may remember a couple of months ago the EBCI Tribal Council passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking on any part of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Campus. I wanted to remind the public of this ordinance and to ask for your help in keeping our hospital campus smoke free.
LETTER: Was the price too high?
When the decision was made to purchase the Tallulah Mound property, it seemed that a couple, if not all council members, were a little bit confused about the price.
Veterans’ Day 2015: In honor of those who served
On Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, we celebrate the 77th year of this national holiday.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Tribal members to compete at 1A West Regionals
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be well represented at the 1A West Regionals Wrestling Championships at Hendersonville High School on Feb. 22-23. A total of eight wrestlers from Cherokee High School, as well as two EBCI tribal members from other schools are...
BASKETBALL: Braves win in 1st round of SMC tourney
The Cherokee Braves varsity basketball team beat Andrews 87-71 in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Monday, Feb. 18. Dustin Johnson and Darius Thompson led Cherokee with 18 points each. The Braves led the Wildcats 26-13 after the first...
BASKETBALL: CHS honors senior Braves and Lady Braves
Cherokee High School played their last home conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Charles George Memorial Arena against Murphy. In between the JV and Varsity Games, the seniors were honored at center court. Each senior was announced and escorted by their family...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough – obituary
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough, 88, of Whittier, passed away quietly on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, to be with the Lord.
Robert Glen Haigler – obituary
Robert Glenn Haigler, 32, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long illness at Medwest Harris Regional Hospital.
Edna Locust Hornbuckle – obituary
Edna Locust Hornbuckle, 84, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 20 surrounded by her loving family.
HAPPENINGS
Vacation Bible School at Shoal Creek Baptist
July 17-20 from 5:30-8:30pm at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Whittier. Children and youth will experience an outdoor adventure of “God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars”. Bible study, games, crafts and snacks will be provided. Info: Pastor Steve 788-0355,...
Benefit for Judy Maney
July 12 at 11am at Yellowhill Community Building. $8/with drink, menu consists of: fresh corn, fresh green beans, fresh squash, new potatoes, slice of ham, sliced cucumber and tomatoes, cornbread. Walk-ins welcome or delivery upon request (five or more orders). ...
KOLANVYI fundraising event
Saturday, July 6 Rain Date: Saturday, July 13 *Cornhole tournament – Registration fee $30 team – bring own partner. Deadline to enter is 10am on July 6th 1st and 2nd place paid. Double elimination *Volleyball tournament – Registration Fee $50 team - 5 person...
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