NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee reports first COVID-19 death; Chief Sneed to issue mask order
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services Division (PHHS) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) confirmed on the afternoon of Monday, June 22 the first COVID-19 associated death of an EBCI tribal member.
SCC reports first COVID-19 case
Southwestern Community College officials confirmed on June 20 that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19.
Robbinsville man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
Joseph Dwayne Jumper, 39, of Robbinsville, was sentenced on Thursday, June 18 to 144 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Big Cove Community news
We are off to a busy start for the fall season. We finished up our paperwork and scrapbook for the Community Judging Competition. This year the scrapbook was dedicated to our wonderful and devoted chairman Samuel Panther. He has been our chairman for 10 years.
December 2014 per capita deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the December 2014 per capita distribution will be Wednesday, Oct. 1. All direct deposit forms must be notarized. Bring a voided check for deposit into your checking account or a statement from your bank indicating your...
Tribal member subject of Student Spotlight at UNC
Meshay Long wasn’t planning on following in her older sister Alisha’s Tar Heel footsteps. The junior from Cherokee had her eyes set on Michigan and was thinking she would do better at a different school.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from Libby Climbingbear
This is a belated thank you to everyone that contributed to the fundraiser for me.
Thank you for prayers from family of Libby Climbingbear
We would like to send a belated thank you for all of those who prayed and kept our mother in your thoughts.
A tribute to Mary Jane Welch Taylor
Mary Jane Welch Taylor was born on May 23, 1926, and she passed away on March 30, 2015 at age 89.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
Download a printable Cherokee Braves football schedule
Download a printable Cherokee Braves 2012 football schedule: Printable Cherokee Braves schedule GO BRAVES!!
Cherokee Middle School Volleyball schedule
August 21 – at Robbinsville 23 – at Rosman 28 – vs. Swain September 4 – at Andrews 6 – vs. Martins Creek 11 – vs. Hayesville 13 – at Murphy 17 – at Ranger (HD) 18 – vs. Robbinsville 20 – vs. Rosman 25 – at Swain October 1 – at Martins Creek 2 – vs. Andrews 8 – vs....
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rebecca Mary Fuller Barton – obituary
Rebecca Mary Fuller Barton, age 91, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Theodore Jerome Brady – obituary
Theodore Jerome Brady, 80, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Terry “Tyrell” McCoy – obituary
Terry “Tyrell” McCoy, 50, of Waynesville passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Mother’s Day 5K walk/run flyer
Native American Craft Club meeting
April 23 from 5-8pm at the EBCI Extension Center. The featured craft is pottery animals with Betty Maney. All children age 7-14 are welcome. Parents/guardians are required to attend to help their child complete the project. Info: Trish Calhoun 554-6933 or...
1st Annual Ko La Nv Yi Community Celebration
April 27 at the Park Field on Big Cove Road just past the school. Sponsored by the Big Cove Community Club. Schedule of events: gospel singing, stickball, horse shoes, corn hole games, and lots of activities for the kids. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be...
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