NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe receives authorization for disaster household food distribution
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of a handful of federally recognized tribes to receive a USDA Disaster Household Distribution (DHD) authorization for its Tribal Food Distribution program.
Tribe’s Syringe Services Program open twice a week during quarantine
With many tribal programs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) closed due to quarantine orders relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the EBCI Syringe Services Program is opening twice a week to aid their clients.
Otto man pleads guilty to trafficking meth in Macon County
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch’s office secured the conviction on Monday, April 13 of an Otto man who played a key role in a large-scale methamphetamine operation to ferry drugs from Atlanta, Ga. into Macon County.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Sacred Path honorees for 1st quarter
Following are the Cherokee High School Sacred Path honorees for 1st quarter.
Cherokee High School – Perfect Attendance for Aug. – Oct.
Cherokee High School – Perfect Attendance for Aug. – Oct.
Area Fishing Chapter supports Park’s Brook Trout
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan was presented with a $20,000 gift recently from the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited as part of their continuing efforts to support the park’s fisheries program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital CEO addresses maternity ward question
I was pleased to see last week’s question about the potential maternity ward in the new Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Thank you from the Big Cove Indian Ball teams
We recently held two fundraisers for our children’s and men’s teams for new shorts and shirts for this year.
LETTER: Recognize humanitarian acts in crazy world
It’s very important to make a concentrated effort to recognize the positive in our society.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win conference title
The Cherokee Lady Braves (20-2) cinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular-season title with a 60-48 win at Hayesville on Thursday, Feb. 7. They are undefeated in the conference this season. Kendall Toineeta led the way for Cherokee with 18pts followed by...
WRESTLING: Robbinsville tops Cherokee
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team lost 49-27 to Robbinsville during a match on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Following are full results: 106lb. – Zack Orr (Robb) won by forfeit 113lb. – Irvin Portugal (Robb) won by major decision (11-3) over Michael George (Ch) 120lb. – Ethan...
Cherokee spring sports schedules
CMS baseball/softball March 1 – vs. Hiwassee Dam, 4pm March 8 – vs. Andrews, 4pm March 12 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm March 14 – at Hayesville, 4:30pm March 18 – at Murphy, 4:30pm March 19 – vs. Martins Creek (softball only), 4:30pm March 22 – vs. Robbinsville, 4:30pm March...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph R. French – obituary
Joseph R. French, 65, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
David Lamar Wachacha – obituary
David Lamar Wachacha, 47, of Cherokee, went to join family in Heaven, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.
Eloise Cline (Smith) Hicks – obituary
Eloise Cline (Smith) Hicks, 80, of Whittier, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Post 143 to host NC Veterans Service Officer
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host a North Carolina Veterans Service Officer and Veterans Employment Consultant on July 18 at from 10am – 2pm at Post headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family members who have any questions or business...
Entrants sought for junior pageants
Applications are now being accepted (see below) for the Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, and Teen Miss Cherokee pageants. The deadline to turn in the applications is Friday, July 26. 2013 Pageant Application Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee...
Law School scholarship available
The Trustees of the Beck Charitable Educational Trust Fund will be accepting applications for law school scholarship assistance from qualified EBCI tribal members. To apply for scholarship consideration, individuals must meet the following criteria: 1) proof of...
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