NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
USDA releases hemp regs, Chief Sneed ready to work on tribal initiative
The USDA established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program officially on Wednesday, Oct. 29 and released important regulations for states and federally recognized tribes in the process.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Oct. 30, 31
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Oct. 30, 31
Tribal leaders commit funds to help save Cherokee language
A group of Cherokee second language learners showed a board containing a list of all of the known Cherokee fluent speakers of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during Annual Council on Monday, Oct. 28.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
USET Youth Council addresses Board
The co-chairs of the USET Youth Council addressed the Board of Directors on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center.
CHS names Homecoming Queen and Maid of Honor
Avery Mintz, senior, was crowned 2013 CHS Homecoming Queen and Tierra Martinez, sophomore, was awarded the title of 2013 Maid of Honor at the halftime of the Braves versus the Rosman Tigers on Oct. 25.
Tribal member named Swain Homecoming Queen
EBCI tribal member Alexandria Treadway, escorted by Austin Smith, was crowned Swain County High School’s Homecoming Queen on Friday, Oct. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THANK YOU: Healing and Wellness Coalition thanks raffle supporters
Thanks to all who participated in the Healing and Wellness Coalition 50/50 raffles on June 21 and 27. The winners were Mary Wachacha and Michael (no last name given), both of whom donated their share to the Coalition for which we are grateful.
THANK YOU: Letter of Appreciation from Megan Smith
My name is Megan Smith, and I am in my third semester of Graduate Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. While here I have had the privilege of working with great professors and meeting wonderful people. I have been doing great here and have received wonderful...
THANK YOU: Jason McMillan and family thanks supporters
Jason McMillan and family would like to thank everyone who supported and made their two recent fundraising events a great success. We would like to give thanks to all who purchased Krispy Kreme donuts in our kickoff fundraiser event. A special thanks to all...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CES holds 7th Annual Mile Invitational
All students in grades 3-5 at Cherokee Elementary School are tested each year for the Presidential Fitness test. Those students with qualifying times are then invited to the Invitational. The following students were invited and ran in the Invitational:...
Tribal member signs with UT softball
Brooke Coggins, a Swain County High School senior and EBCI tribal member, signed a letter of commitment on Thursday, May 3 to play softball next season at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
Youth cheer coaches needed
Youth cheer coaches needed. Anyone interested in coaching youth cheerleading this fall, please contact Jessica Daniels 554-6891. Coaches will begin preparing for the season shortly. All youth coaches are subject to a background check and mandatory training.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Johnny Douglas Bigwitch – obituary
Johnny Douglas Bigwitch, 50, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Carolyn Crowe – obituary
Carolyn Crowe, 66, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Earl Payne – obituary
Earl Payne, age 93, of Turtletown, Tenn., passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Copperhill, Tenn.
HAPPENINGS
Ultimate Elvis contest coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Elvis is in the building once again as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort hosts the 6th Annual Ultimate Elvis Contest! Up to 20 Elvis Tribute Artists will compete for prize money and one of 24 spots in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Graceland! This...
SCC summer clay classes
Southwestern Community College will be offering the following classes this summer at the Swain Center, located at 60 Almond School Road in Bryson City. Payment can be made anytime prior to the beginning of class but is due on the first day of class. To register for...
Cherokee Trail of Tears 175th Anniversary Memorial Service
May 18 from 2-4pm at New Echota Historic Site in Calhoun, Ga. The service will include speakers from the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee, and the National Trail of Tears Association. Participating will be Tommy...
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