NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill to place lands in Tennessee into trust passes House
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would put 76 acres in east Tennessee, containing several historic sites to the Tribe, into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Park, Tribe seeking amendments to sochan gathering agreement
Officials from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are happy with the implementation of the sochan (Rudbeckia laciniata) gathering agreement between the two governmental entities, but they see room for improvement.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 grants during fall cycle
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 fall grants for 2019 for a total of more than $2.2 million.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Arizona State University, San Carlos Apache Tribe enter historic agreement to build new tribal college, support healthy initiatives and youth leadership
Arizona State University has entered into a historic agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe in southeastern Arizona that will bring a college to the tribal nation as well as programs that benefit youth and emphasize healthy lifestyles.
Local students included on WCU’s graduation, dean’s lists
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University has announced its graduation and dean’s lists for spring semester 2014. The university recently conferred degrees on approximately 1,369 students who completed their studies during the spring semester. A total of 368...
Youth Garden Summer program kicks off
On Thursday evening, May 22, 60 people gathered at Kituwah Mound for a kick-off event for the Cherokee Youth Garden Summer Program. The Cherokee Youth Garden is a program of Cherokee Choices Healthy Roots Project. The gardeners and their families met,shared a meal...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of Rubye Hornbuckle
The family of Rubye Hornbuckle would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Health care community in Cherokee.
Thank you for your kindness
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to everyone who sent flowers, cards, made a phone call, expressed a kind word and especially, for all the prayers and singers who came to the Acquoni Church to sing during the loss of our beloved “Topper” Jonathan Taylor Jr.
Thank you from the family of Henry Bradley
The family of Henry Bradley would like to thank everyone who came by and who brought food and flowers and said a prayer for the family.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Rumble in the Rhododendron fishing tournament schedule
CROSS COUNTRY: Two CHS runners qualify for state
Cherokee High School cross country runners Kendall Toineeta and Gerald Mahan qualified for the state cross country meet with their finishes in this past weekend’s Regional Meet held at Cherokee High School on Saturday, Oct. 27. The state meet will be held on...
FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Braves 35-14
ROBBINSVILLE - The Robbinsville Black Knights scored 28 second half points to top the Cherokee Braves 35-14 on Friday, Oct. 26. EBCI tribal members Spencer McCoy and Cruz Galaviz led the Black Knights. McCoy scored on runs of 1yd and 4yds and Galaviz gained 110 yards...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Katherine Murphy Crisp – obituary
Katherine Murphy Crisp, 79, of the Birdtown Community went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.
Edison Thompson – obituary
Edison Thompson, 75, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017.
Max Wayland Monteith Sr. – obituary
Max Wayland Monteith Sr., 83 of Forney Creek, passed away peacefully in his sleep while at home with his wife of 63 years, Jan. 18, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Free SCC Employability Classes
Free SCC Employability Classes for the Unemployed and Underemployed are being offered this summer. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on the SCC Jackson Campus in the Employability Laboratory, Oaks 104. Info: (828) 306-7020 June 5 On Track- 10 Hidden Rules to...
Oklahoma relief drop-off points in Cherokee
In the wake of the storms that passed through Oklahoma, there may be Chickasaw, Absentee Shawnee, Potawatomi, along with other tribes, who have been directly affected. Many have asked how they might be able to assist with providing relief for the storm victims and...
EBCI Money deadline approaching
The next Manage Your EBCI Money deadline is June 30. The distribution of the minor funds for qualifying members is the first week of September. To be eligible to receive funds in September, minors must complete the online Manage Your EBCI Money course, 18 years old...
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