NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Jan. 15
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Council approves term limits for TGC and TCGE boards
Following a lengthy debate during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 9, Tribal Council approved term limits for the TGC (Tribal Gaming Commission) and TCGE (Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise) boards of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville officially opens
The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee held a grand opening of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville (HCCA) with a public civic dedication on Friday, Jan. 10.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Pageant Contestant photos
Follow this link to view photos of the 2014 Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss Cherokee contestants.
Royalty Greetings
Little Miss Cherokee Tah-Tah-Yeh Swimmer, Junior Miss Cherokee Raylen Bark and Teen Miss Cherokee Kaycee Lossiah give their greetings and welcome everyone to the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair.
What’s happening at the Fair on Saturday?
The Cherokee Indian Fair will take place Oct. 7-11 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The Destination Marketing Department has prepared the lineup for this year’s event. The theme for this year’s Fair is Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from Wilbur Paul
I want to thank Urgent Care, Emergency Room, In-Patient, and the staff who prepare the meals for the care and services I received on my recent stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
EDITORIAL: Get involved on Earth Day
According to Earthday.net, Earth Day came into being in 1970. It was the brainchild of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin.
Thank you from the family of James Smoker
We would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown to our family during the loss of our brother.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee blasts past Blue Ridge
Both of Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams cruised to wins over Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Lady Braves (16-2) won 65-37 and the Braves (9-7) won 80-54. Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta led the Lady Braves with 14pts each. Cherokee jumped out early in this...
BASKETBALL: Rabun Gap sweeps Cherokee
Rabun Gap (Ga.) swept Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams on Monday, Jan. 28. The Lady Braves (15-2) lost only their second game of the 2012-13 season. Both losses have come to teams from Georgia. The Lady Eagles squeaked out a 62-61 win over the Lady Braves with a...
WRESTLING: Swain edges Cherokee 42-40
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team barely lost to Swain by a score of 42-40 on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Full results are below: 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – Graham Allen (Swain) won by forfeit 126lb. –...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
LaWanda Sue French Myers – obituary
LaWanda Sue French Myers, 70, went home to be with the Lord and her heavenly home on March 13, 2017.
Ned David Smith Sr. – obituary
Ned David Smith Sr., 82, of Cherokee, was called home peacefully at the church with his loving wife and church family by his side on March 8, 2017.
William David Tucker – obituary
William David Tucker, 88, of the Dobson Ridge community of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Josephs Hospital in Asheville.
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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