NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Savanna’s Act passes Congress, now onto Trump’s desk
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who lived in Fargo, N.D., died at the age of 22 after a woman cut a baby from her womb in a terrible attack in August 2017.
Business Incubator discussed at Planning Board
The Tribal Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 in the Tribal Council Chambers. The Planning Board Chairman is Boyd Owle, Birdtown Tribal Council Representative.
Qualla Boundary included in CREATE BRIDGES pilot program
The Qualla Boundary, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is being included in a pilot program to improve rural economies in North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive coming to Cherokee
Designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and collect oral care products for at-risk children, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held through Friday, March 6 in Cherokee and Kristina Hyatt, a dental hygienist with Cherokee Children’s Dental Program, will lead campaign activities in Cherokee.
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Cherokee Indian Hospital says thanks for ribbon-cutting success
Cherokee Indian Hospital would like to thank all those in the community that made our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony a success.
THANK YOU: Teen Miss Cherokee thanks supporters
Shiyo nagad, my name is Ilayani Blake Wachacha, and I am the newly crowned 2015-2016 Teen Miss Cherokee. I would like to take a moment to send a sincere thank you to all those who supported me with reaching one of my lifetime goals.
THANK YOU: Little Miss Cherokee thanks supporters
Siyo, on Oct. 7, I was crowned Little Miss Cherokee 2015-2016. I am still filled with excitement and look forward to representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with great pride.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Highlands
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-1) kept their season rolling as they handedly defeated Highlands 71-26 on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Avery Mintz, who led Cherokee with 18pts, scored her 1,000th career point on Tuesday night. The Lady Braves jumped out early and led 22-6 after the...
WRESTLING: Braves go 1-3 at Enka Duals
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team went 1-3 at the Enka Duals on Saturday, Jan. 5.
WRESTLING: Braves host Hiwassee Dam, Pisgah
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team hosted Hiwassee Dam and Pisgah on Friday, Jan. 4. Following are the individual results from both sets of matches: Cherokee 72 Hiwassee Dam 0 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) won by forfeit 113lb. – Ethan Swearengin (Ch) won by...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Patsy Beck Lambert – obituary
Patsy Beck Lambert, 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Gary David Lambert Jr. – obituary
Gary David Lambert Jr., 38, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at his residence.
Bernice Welch Lambert – obituary
Bernice Welch Lambert, 76, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
NRCS-CSP program sign-up
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Stewardship Program (NRCS-CSP) will soon have funding available in North Carolina to enroll additional acres in the program this year. Although applications are accepted all year, farmers and forestland owners...
SCC to offer Kids Clay Classes
Southwestern Community College will be offering the following Kids Clay classes in June and July at the Swain Center, located at 60 Almond School Road, Bryson City. Children should be between ages 8-14, with 5-7 years accompanied by their parent or guardian. Payment...
Miranda Lambert coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
She is country music's reigning female vocalist of the year as named by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. She has also won the prized Album of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music for her second album, Crazy...
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