NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s Syringe Services Program open twice a week during quarantine
With many tribal programs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) closed due to quarantine orders relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the EBCI Syringe Services Program is opening twice a week to aid their clients.
Otto man pleads guilty to trafficking meth in Macon County
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch’s office secured the conviction on Monday, April 13 of an Otto man who played a key role in a large-scale methamphetamine operation to ferry drugs from Atlanta, Ga. into Macon County.
New COVID cases reported by CIHA, tribal health officials encourage asymptomatic testing
Five people have tested positive in the past two days for COVID-19 at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) facilities operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC announces summer graduates
Three residents of the Qualla Boundary were among 46 students who earned their associate degrees, diplomas or certificates from Southwestern Community College this summer.
Budget cuts, enrollment growth among topics tackled at WCU Opening Assembly
The collective efforts of faculty and staff to attract and retain larger numbers of students at Western Carolina University are helping the institution weather lingering budget constraints that otherwise would hamstring efforts to improve academic quality and enhance the student experience.
Road construction changes traffic patterns at SCC Jackson Campus
Students who’ve not been by Southwestern Community College’s Jackson Campus this summer are in for a surprise when they return Monday, Aug. 18, for the first day of classes.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the Wolftown Indian Ball Team
The Wolftown Indian Ball Team had a successful fundraiser on Friday, March 20.
Thank you from Eco-Study Tour team
The 2015 Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour team recently had a successful fundraiser.
Thank you for thoughts and prayers
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who said a prayer, called, came by to visit or asked about me during my time of illness and hospitalizations.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lady Braves volleyball wins at Blue Ridge, loses at Andrews
The Lady Braves varsity volleyball team (3-5) split on two road games in the past week. They defeated Blue Ridge 3-1 on Thursday, Aug. 30 and then lost to Andrews 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The score of the Blue Ridge match was 25-20, 24-26, 25-15 and 25-20. “Callie...
Yellowhill Judo wins medals at Nito Cup
Three members of the Yellowhill Judo Club won medals at the Nito Cup in Winston Salem on Saturday, Aug. 25. Nickolas Wolfe won a silver medal in the 7-8 light division and a bronze medal in the 7-8 medium division. Francisco Sky Figueroa won a gold medal in the 11-12...
Lady Braves volleyball falls to Franklin, Swain
The Lady Braves varsity volleyball team (2-4) lost 3-0 to Franklin on Monday, Aug. 27. The match scores were 25-11, 25-9, 25-12. “There was outstanding net play by Callie Phillips, Avery Mintz and Taran Swimmer with finished with six, five and four kills respectively...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nancy Edwina Jumper Poncho – obituary
Nancy Edwina Jumper Poncho, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Maggie Marie Owl – obituary
Maggie Marie Owl, age 91, of Murphy, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Murphy Medical Center.
Austina “Rooster” Rashae Bradley – obituary
Austina “Rooster” Rashae Bradley, 27, of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
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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