NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal health officials urge contact tracing participation
According to health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), each person testing positive for COVID-19 has had contact with 3 to 20 other people – known as direct contacts.
Three COVID-19 positives attend gathering on Sam Reed Rd.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified three (3) Qualla Boundary residents on Thursday, Oct. 15 who tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID update – Doctor Bunio addresses the “Surge”
Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bill Taylor Scholarship taking applications
The Bill Taylor Scholarship, named in honor of a previous Tribal Council Chairman for his involvement and encouragement in bringing the gaming industry to Cherokee.
Cherokee Choices holds the 1st Annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat
Cherokee Choices held their first annual Stress and Healing Arts Retreat at the Birdtown Recreation Complex on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
CHS agriculture program seeing the fruits (and vegetables) of its labor
The agriculture program at the Cherokee High School recently harvested over 180 romaine lettuce crops that were planted in January.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts. Volume Six.
Last time I was just getting into the flow but my article was deemed a lot too long and was cut into two parts.
EDITORIAL: Elk management- it’s complicated
Both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation Tribal Council and the North Carolina General Assembly have labored over what to do with the elk population that currently reside and commute on the Qualla Boundary, in the state and on federal lands.
COMMENTARY: Bond referendum represents wise investment for colleges, universities and WNC
As you head to your polling places for the North Carolina primary election Tuesday, March 15, an issue of major importance for the future of Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College will be on the ballot alongside nominees for the U.S. presidency and other elected offices.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Panther, Wildcatt sign letters of intent
Swain football players Corbin Panther and Jacob Wildcatt, both EBCI tribal members, signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 6 to play college football. The two signed as part of National Signing Day.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves get 19th win, Braves lose squeaker to Highlands
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams split against Highlands on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Lady Braves improved to 19-2 on the year with an impressive 77-35 win, and the Braves (11-8) lost a squeaker 53-52. Avery Mintz led the Lady Braves with 21pts followed by Alexis...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win big at Murphy, Braves win by one
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Murphy on Monday, Feb. 4 and came back with wins. The Lady Braves (18-2) won big 90-42, and the Braves (11-7) edged Murphy 75-74. Avery Mintz led Cherokee with 21pts followed by Bree Stamper with 18. The Lady Braves...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Stephen Eric Lossiah – obituary
Stephen Eric Lossiah, 29, of Travelers Rest, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at his residence.
Kenneth Earl Locust – obituary
Kenneth Earl Locust, 80, of Whittier, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at his residence.
Laury Kay Orvis Brady – obituary
Laury Kay Orvis Brady, 65, of Whittier, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
Festival of Native Peoples schedule
The Festival of Native Peoples is scheduled for July 12-13 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The following schedule is subject to change.
DNA testing schedule for July
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Monday, July 1 Tuesday, July 2 Wednesday, July 10 Friday, July 12 Wednesday, July 17 Friday, July 19 Wednesday, July 24 Friday, July 26 Wednesday, July 31 The local collection site is at...
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