NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee approves Coharie tribal member’s nomination as NIGC chair, now onto full Senate
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer is one step closer to being named the new chairperson of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Heavy rainstorm results in rock slides, downed trees, and motorist fatality on Spur
At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, the northern area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. experienced extremely heavy rainfall causing multiple small rock slides, downed trees, and flash flooding along the Spur and Gatlinburg Bypass.
TERO recipient of Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction
The TERO program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is the recipient of the 2019 Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction as an “Outstanding Employee”. During the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Aug. 1, officials from the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), the nominating agency, recognized the TERO program.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kituwah Savings Program kicks off
Research suggests that children with bank accounts perform better in math, are more likely to go to college, and demonstrate better financial habits in life than children without bank accounts. Students at New Kituwah Academy are putting this idea into action.
Garland named to RHS Homecoming Court
Cailon Garland, a senior at Robbinsville High School, has been nominated by her peers to be one of the Senior Class representatives for the 2013 RHS Homecoming Court. An EBCI tribal member, she is the daughter of Zena Rattler and Charlie Garland and the granddaughter...
Student Opportunities: Student Government: Could it be for you?
Now that students are settling into their classes for the new school year, many middle and high schools are beginning to pull their student government associations together. In most cases, each grade might have officers that make up a student body assembly, and this...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you for success of Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour fundraiser
The Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour would like to thank everyone who supported and made their recent fundraiser a great success. A total of $1,500 was raised to build a restroom facility for a school located in the Cabecar’ Village in Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, the...
LETTER: Cherokee Phoenix Theater is an Autistic-friendly place
One of the hardest things for many of our loved ones on the Autism Spectrum is public places. This could be restaurants, movie theaters, even stores. So, when you do find that one place that stands out, it makes a huge difference. For my family, one of these places...
Thank you from Sam, Charlene, and Michael Otter
Sam, Charlene, and Michael Otter would like to thank Joe Wolfe and Mary Jane Smith for caring enough about our family while I wasn’t able to work do to me having a bad fall and injuring myself. The fund raiser was a big help in our time of need. We thank Acquoni...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Biltmore and White Squirrel race recaps
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The Cherokee Runners have had a busy couple of weeks. In addition to speedwork, hill session and Couch to 5K, runners have been competing in area races. Included were the 2012 Biltmore 15K and 5K in Asheville and the White...
Mother’s Day 5K attracts 180 participants
The Mother’s Day 5K, held Saturday, May 12, attracted 180 participants with 82 runners and 98 walkers.
Attention: Prospective youth football coaches
Persons interested on coaching for the Cherokee Youth Football Organization for the 2012 season should contact Tim Smith 736-0698 or 497-9649 before Friday, June 1. If you do not meet this deadline, your name will not be considered for the 2012 season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Pearle Sherrill Reagan – obituary
Pearle Sherrill Reagan entered the pearly gates of Heaven on March 11, 2016 after a brief hospital stay at the age of 92.
Lillian Faye Rose Shetley – obituary
Mrs. Lillian Faye Rose Shetley, age 79, husband of Don Shetley of Union, SC passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Union Medical Center.
David “Joe” Sanders – obituary
David “Joe” Sanders, 69, passed away March 6, 2016.
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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