NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council makes change to Beloved Women Committee
The Beloved Women Committee was established by Tribal Council in April 2018 to develop guidelines and procedures for the selection of Beloved Men and Women among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Council approves food trucks on tribal lands officially
Food trucks have operated on a limited basis in Cherokee for awhile now, but an ordinance change to the Cherokee Code paves the way for more and codifies the practice in tribal law.
Long to remain in detention
The attorney representing Benjamin Cody Long, who has been accused of a December 2019 cyber-attack against the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has put forth three motions to reopen the defendant’s detention hearing since Jan. 2.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SMES students learn as they grow
Have you ever wondered why potatoes have eyes? Or, why does corn have ears? These are the kinds of observations that kindergarteners at Smokey Mountain Elementary found intriguing when working in the school’s teaching gardens this year. Luckily, these questions are a great way to capture the imagination of beginning gardeners.
Boys Club hosts CHS senior breakfast
Rain dampens ground, not spirits, at CHS graduation
The rain may have soaked the ground and everyone in attendance at the Cherokee High School graduation at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Saturday, May 31, but it sure didn’t dampen the spirits of the 54 students who received their diplomas.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Cherokee Cancer Support Group says thanks
The Cherokee Cancer Support Group would like to give their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped to support the group through the purchase of tickets for our raffle held last week.
COMMENTARY: Please recycle your boxes this Christmas season
Bill Nye “The Science Guy” once said, “If you want grown-ups to recycle, just tell their kids the importance of recycling and they’ll be all over it.”
LETTER: Thank you to emergency responders
On the evening Friday, Nov. 7, my father, Randy Lossiah, called the ambulance for me where I was having complications from gallbladder surgery the previous day.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Braves top Smoky Mountain 32-21 in season opener
The Cherokee Braves opened their 2012 season on Friday, Aug. 17 with a 32-21 win over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs.
Roper signs with Hiwassee College
On Friday, Aug. 10, John Roper became the first Cherokee Brave to sign a scholarship to play college baseball.
Groundbreaking pitcher
Charles Albert Bender, White Earth Ojibwe, broke ground and struck out batters as a professional baseball pitcher in the early 20th century
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roy David Driver Jr. – obituary
Roy David Driver Jr., 32, of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Gary Lee Reed – obituary
Gary Lee Reed, 42, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tammi Anna Pete – obituary
Tammi Anna Pete, 42, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Crafters needed
Crafters are needed for the Cherokee Welcome Center Spring Fling on Saturday, May 11 from 10am – 3pm. It is free to set up. Non-EBCI tribal members will need a traders license. Reserve your spot by Thursday, May 9 at 4:30pm. Info: 554-6490 or visit the Welcome...
Harrah’s Cherokee Essence Lounge and Promotions calendar for May
The Black Crowes are coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
The Black Crowes began as an American rock band in 1989 with their acclaimed debut album, Shake Your Money Maker. The follow-up, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, reached the top of the Billboard 200 in 1992. After a hiatus between 2002 and 2005, the band...
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