NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe, State moving into Phase III of COVID re-opening
Both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the State of North Carolina are moving into Phase III of COVID-19 re-opening beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.
Asheville man facing state charges following alleged bomb threat
Josiah A. Hemmen, 25, of Asheville, is facing a state charge of False Bomb Report (public building) after he allegedly called in a bomb threat on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Operations moving forward at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort was one of the first major retail operations in Cherokee that reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
March is National Nutrition Month
March is our National Nutrition Month.
Museum offering workshops on feather capes, traditional fabric twining
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer three workshops on March 12, 13, and 14 at the Museum, on making feather capes, twining, and recreating an ancient Cherokee skirt.
Museum offering Cherokee Trail Guide training
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer training for EBCI tribal members who want to become certified as guides for the Cherokee Heritage Trails.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pageant coordinator responds to ideas
I truly appreciate any input and/or suggestions as far as the Pageant is concerned. I have coordinated Miss Cherokee for many years, from time to time with a different co-coordinator.
EDITORIAL: Diversify
In order to continue the growth that Cherokee has enjoyed, we cannot continue to depend on one industry to supply the revenue necessary to sustain economic development.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital has a No-Smoking Policy
You may remember a couple of months ago the EBCI Tribal Council passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking on any part of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Campus. I wanted to remind the public of this ordinance and to ask for your help in keeping our hospital campus smoke free.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves go 2-1 at Owen
OWEN – The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team went 2-1 in matches at Owen on Thursday, Jan. 10. They narrowly defeated Watauga 40-39, lost to South Caldwell 49-27 and then beat Owen 37-31. Following are individual results from each match: Cherokee 40 Watauga 39...
WRESTLING: Cherokee beats Hayesville, Towns County
Cherokee won two matches on Friday, Jan. 11. The Braves defeated Hayesville 52-27 and Towns County, Ga. 48-31. Individual results from both matches are shown below: Cherokee 52 Hayesville 27 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Steven Bair (H) won by...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Hayesville, Braves fall
The Lady Braves (13-1) had one of their closest games of the season on Friday, Jan. 11 against Hayesville, but they managed to stay undefeated in the Smoky Mountain Conference with a 48-40 win. Kendall Toineeta led Cherokee with 18pts followed by Alexis Maney with 13....
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samuel Brady Jr. – obituary
Samuel Brady Jr., 82, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.
Jack Saunooke – obituary
Jack Saunooke, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening Jan. 4, 2018.
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Park event showcasing traditional women’s work
June 15 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum in the Great Smoky Mountains Park. As part of the celebration, demonstrations among the historic Mountain Home buildings will include hearth cooking, soap making, cornshuck crafts, sewing, and traditional mountain...
Bike Ride
Sept. 14 from 9am – 12pm in Cherokee. Cherokee Choices is sponsoring the event. Expect to see a lot of people riding bikes on that day and the days leading up to it, so please be safe and respectful and allow three feet between you and the bike if you need to pass. ...
Summer Entrepreneurship Camp
July 22-25 at Wolftown Gym. Sequoyah Fund is sponsoring this event for 10-14 year olds. Space is limited. The camp cost is $100, but full sponsorships are available. Participants will be involved in hands-on activities focused around creativity, starting and...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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