NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Committee in Cherokee developing outreach strategy for U.S. Census
The next census will take place next year, and the 2020 Census Cherokee Complete Count Committee is committing itself to an educational outreach strategy to make sure that everyone residing on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is counted.
Pendergraft pleads guilty in Pisgah Inn murder
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that Derek Shawn Pendergraft, 22, of Asheville, has pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated sexual abuse resulting in death. U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf accepted Pendergraft’s guilty plea in federal court in Asheville.
Snowbird HIP Housing named after Diamond Brown Jr.
Tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) packed into the Snowbird Community Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to honor the late Diamond Brown Jr.
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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
Family Support Services says thanks for donations
Family Support Services, a division of Public Health & Human Services, would like to extend our gratitude to William Thayer of the Cherokee Post Office, Food Lion and the people of the Cherokee Community for their generous donations to the Food Pantry. This is the...
Wrestling Club says thanks for donations
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling Club would like to thank the D.A.R.E. program and the Steve Youngdeer Legion Post 143 for their generous donations. Corbin Wildcatt, third place State, and William Paul, State Champion, are now able to go to the Nationals. Thank you so...
Thank you letter from Dawn Arneach
I want to thank my family for being supportive of my hair brained ideas, that happen.... and when i drag them voluntarily to help. Thanks to the 1491's for coming to Cherokee: Migizi Pensoneau, Dallas Goldtooth and Ryan Redcorn. Thanks to Sarah Crow Sampson and Family...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2nd Annual Teeing up to Fight Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Teeing up to Fight Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament. June 10 at Sequoyah National Golf Club. 8am registration, 9am shotgun start. $85 entry fee includes golf, cart fee, lunch and two mulligans. Info: 497-3000
Midnight Rumble Softball Tournament
June 1-3 Deadline to enter is May 30. There are only a limited number of slots. To enter, contact Nancy Jim 497-9101
French set for MMA debut
Landon French turned 18 on Tuesday, May 8. Just four days after, he will enter the ring for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Leland Welch – obituary
Leland Welch, 69, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his residence.
Melissa Ann Miller – obituary
Melissa Ann Miller, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016.
Evelyn Rogers – obituary
Evelyn Rogers, 85, of Whittier passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
A Celebration of Life for Dave “Skin” Long
April 13 from 12-6pm at his home on Bigwitch. Info: 788-9223
Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting
April 11 at 5pm at the Living Waters Church off of Goose Creek in Birdtown. All are invited. There will also be a potluck.
9th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring planned for May 16
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort are once again sponsoring the annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event, and it will take place...
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