NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Hospital starting drive-thru COVID-19 testing
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is starting drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing beginning Thursday, April 2.
Trump signs CARES Act, includes billions for Indian Country
President Trump signed into law H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27 following a voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tribal officials report first case of COVID-19 on Qualla Boundary
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Qualla Boundary during a press conference on Friday, March 27.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools supply lists
Kindergarten Markers - one box Pair of scissors (1) 2-pocket folders Kleenex – two boxes Wide-rule loose leaf paper Glue sticks – one pack Pencils – one pack (2) Pink Pearle erasers Pencil box Hand sanitizer Clorox wipes Band Aids – one box Back Bag Pack of coffee...
Science Day held at Kituwah
The Snowbird Cherokee Language Summer Camp and the Cherokee Youth Gardeners held Science Day at the Kituwah fields on Wednesday, July 16. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office, the Tennessee Valley Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the EBCI Natural Environmental Office had representatives on-site to teach kids about water quality, water resources, aquatic insects, fish anatomy, and all things fish.
Foerst named Cherokee High School principal
Cherokee Central Schools announced the appointment of Debora Kinsland Foerst as the new principal of Cherokee High School on Friday, July 11. Foerst is a lifelong resident of the Qualla Boundary and is proud to call herself a Cherokee alumna. Following high school,...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from Ray Kinsland
I wish to thank everyone who participated last Tuesday night at the half-time of the Lady Braves game in the Charles George Memorial Arena to recognize my 57 years of service.
Thank you letter to Richard “Yogi” Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund
I want to express my extreme gratitude to the Richard “Yogi” Crowe Memorial Scholarship committee for selecting to fund me during my final semester of graduate school.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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
Native Americans compete in Olympics
Four Native American athletes competed in the XXX Olympic Summer Games in London, England. Three represented the United States and one hailed from Canada. As part of the U.S. Women’s Water Polo team, Native Hawaiian Anae Tumua won gold as the U.S. beat Spain 8-5 in...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roland O. McGregor – obituary
Roland O. McGregor, of Bryson City, passed away on March 2, 2017 in Bryson City.
Kina B. Swayney – obituary
Kina B. Swayney, 56, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2017.
Nancy Wildcat Biddix – obituary
Nancy Wildcat Biddix, 81, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the lord Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian hospital after an extended illness with her loving family by her side.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Board of Elections public notice
The last day to register or change communities for the June 6 Primary Election is May 7. EBCI tribal members must be 18 years of age by or on the Primary Election date. The EBCI Board of Elections is now accepting requests for Absentee Ballots for the Primary...
Public meeting for Title VII grant
May 1 at 4pm at the Cherokee Elementary School cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public. This Title VII grant supplements the Reading Program in the 3rd grade.
The Crystal Method (DJ set) to play Cherokee After Dark at Harrah’s Cherokee
Cherokee After Dark is back for another rocking round! Experience the Event Center as it is transformed into an upscale nightclub featuring The Crystal Method (DJ Set)! Ever since they started making their first singles in the mid 90's out of the Bomb Shelter--their...
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