NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Principal Chief’s Report for week of Nov. 9
I consider it an honor to serve as Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Federal jury convicts Bryson City woman of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
A federal jury in Asheville has convicted Shannon White, 43, of Bryson City, of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gardening with the First Lady
It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden. But, Taliquo Walker and Iwodi Toineeta, fifth graders at the New Kituwah Academy, recently worked on a garden with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Cherokee residents honored at SCC Academic Awards
More than 285 of Southwestern Community College’s top students were recognized in an academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.
Boys Club, Museum honored at luncheon
WNC Nonprofit Pathways held its first annual Building Strong Communities Award Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Longer terms for Council members
What can we do to make government work in the best interest of the people?
LETTER: Where is the return from fiber optic investment?
Several years back, as most tribal members remember, our Tribe, along with the approval of the Investment Committee, decided it would be a good thing to invest millions in a fiber optic network.
EDITORIAL: The best things in life are free and in Cherokee
Spring has sprung and folks are looking for great opportunities to spend great family time in Cherokee.
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
Marenna Lynn Jumper – obituary
Marenna Lynn Jumper, 47, of the Little Snowbird Community of Graham County, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at her home with her children and loving family by her side.
Steve Moon – obituary
Steve Moon, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 7, 2018.
Theresa Arch Rattler – obituary
Theresa Arch Rattler, 73, of Wrights Creek in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence.
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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