NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Motorcycle fatality on Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Newfound Gap Road at 5:11 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation honors citizens, organizations
The Cherokee Nation honored 16 citizens and four community organizations who made significant contributions over the past year during the recent 2014 State of the Nation Awards Banquet.
FEMA reminds September is National Preparedness Month
ATLANTA – September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority.
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.
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
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...
Download a printable Cherokee Braves football schedule
Download a printable Cherokee Braves 2012 football schedule: Printable Cherokee Braves schedule GO BRAVES!!
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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