NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe, State of North Carolina, and Park starting re-opening phases
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the State of North Carolina, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are beginning to re-open phases of their operations and economy following nearly two months of closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Interior Secretary visits Cherokee; delivers masks and tours testing site
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited the Qualla Boundary on Tuesday, May 5. While there, he checked out the coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing site for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and also visited Cherokee Central Schools where he helped box up meals for children and distribute face masks.
Park to begin phased reopening on May 9
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Staff Sergeant Joshua Rory Welch
Staff Sergeant Joshua Rory Welch, an EBCI tribal member, enlisted in the United States Army in June 2003 and completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla.
Deer Clan Dancers perform for Swain Schools
Swain County Schools celebrated Native American heritage and culture by having school assemblies at Swain County Center for the Arts for the high school and middle school last month and for the elementary schools on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
New public recreation access area opens on the Oconaluftee River
Duke Energy completed construction on the new Bryson Tailrace Access Area and Canoe Portage site located at the Bryson Hydroelectric Project on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the Board of Directors, the President, and all of the donors of the Yogi Crowe Scholarship Foundation
GUEST COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts II
There used to be an old saying that puzzled me whenever I heard it. It pertained to finding a lost object. People said, or still say…“It was in the last place I looked”…Of course it was. I’ve always wondered if anyone would continue to look after they found it. Hmm…..
LETTER: Reader unhappy with “creepy crawlers”
Once again, the general public has been made aware that a personnel file containing compelled, personal information pertaining to a candidate for Principal Chief, was stolen from Tribal records and distributed to the public in an internet social medium form.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Holidays on the Hardwood tournament schedule
Holidays on the Hardwood tournament schedule
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Mitchell, Andrews
Cherokee varsity basketball teams swept Mitchell on Thursday, Dec. 13 and Andrews on Friday, Dec. 14. The Lady Braves (9-0) remained unbeaten as they beat Mitchell 81-55 and Andrews 62-24. Jordyn Thompson and Bree Stamper led Cherokee against Mitchell with 17 points...
WRESTLING: Cherokee evens score with Rosman
The Cherokee varsity wrestling team evened its score against the Rosman Tigers with a 60-15 win on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Braves had previously lost to Rosman in the Rosman Duals, but came back on Tuesday with a full, healthy team. 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) pinned...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ethel M. Lambert – obituary
Ethel M. Lambert, 101, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017.
Rosie Owle Marler – obituary
Rosie Owle Marler, 89, of Whittier, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Jessie Long Maney – obituary
Jessie Long Maney, 76, of Cherokee, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.
HAPPENINGS
Tribal Cannery open for season
The Tribal Cannery is open for the 2013 canning season. The hours of operation are Monday – Thursday from 8am – 4:30pm. It is closed on Fridays for cleaning. The Tribal Cannery charges $0.50 per jar for processing. Ball Blue Book recipes only. All customers must...
Park to conduct road striping on Newfound Gap Road
A contractor for Great Smoky Mountains National Park will perform striping operations in NC beginning Wednesday, June 12 through Tuesday, June 18 along Newfound Gap Road from Newfound Gap south to Cherokee, along with various secondary roads throughout the NC section...
Hank Jr. coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he has helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled...
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