NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal member opens marijuana dispensary in Oklahoma
Seven 8 Nine Dispensary had its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 1 paired with a farmer’s market and a Patient Drive.
Teaching the new normal: CCS enters an unprecedented semester
Even in a pandemic, Sonya Edwards will be talking to her students every day. Even if that means answering a text from a student at 10:30 p.m.
WCU trustees elect officers, make committee appointments, amend bylaws
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees elected a slate of officers for 2020-21, made appointments to several committees and approved changes to bylaws permitting more frequent electronic meetings as needed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU honors fall, summer graduates in relocated commencement
Western Carolina University honored its fall and summer graduates during a Saturday, Dec. 13 commencement ceremony that went on as planned after a bomb threat necessitated the relocation of the event from Ramsey Regional Activity Center to E.J. Whitmire Stadium.
Cherokee Central Schools launches Manna Food Box Holiday fundraiser
Cherokee Central Schools has launched its district wide fundraiser for the Manna Food Box Project.
Park receives annual poinsettia for rescue 40 years ago
Forty years ago, on Dec. 3, 1974, park rangers from Great Smoky Mountains National Park rescued 15-year old Eric Johnson and a companion who had been trapped deep in the park’s backcountry by a chest-deep snow storm.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly of term limits and staggered terms
During the election, one recurring issue that was of importance to many of our enrolled members is the subject of term limits and/or staggered terms for elected office. Opinions of candidates varied greatly.
LETTER: Ross and Lossiah families say thanks
The Ross and the Lossiah families would like to thank everyone who bought a dinner and who helped make the Indian Taco Benefit a success
EDITORIAL: Ethics policy should be voted on by the people
Over the months and years within tribal government and the Cherokee community, there has been much discussion concerning the conduct of elected officials.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta, Lossiah make All-Conference
Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta and Lydia Lossiah have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference Cross-Country team. Toineeta placed 4th in the Smoky Mountain Conference meet, 13th at the 1A West Regional meet and 31st at the 1A state meet in Kernersville. Lossiah...
Special Olympics athletes win bowling medals
NEWTON - Athletes representing the Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program participated in the SONC Western Bowling Tournament at Pin Station in Newton on Sunday, Dec. 2. Shown (left-right) in the photo at left - front row – Nicky Etters, Gold medal; middle row –...
FOOTBALL: Swain, Murphy fall short in state finals
Swain and Murphy, both teams which contain EBCI tribal members, fell just short of state titles on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carter-Finley stadium at N.C. State.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kathleen Moore “Kitty” Byrd – obituary
Kathleen Moore Byrd (“Kitty”), 88, of Asheville, NC died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
Ronald “Boog” Lambert – obituary
Ronald “Boog” Lambert, 58, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Christine Parker Buchanan – obituary
Christine Parker Buchanan, 96, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
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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