NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Jan. 15
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Council approves term limits for TGC and TCGE boards
Following a lengthy debate during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 9, Tribal Council approved term limits for the TGC (Tribal Gaming Commission) and TCGE (Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise) boards of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville officially opens
The City of Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee held a grand opening of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville (HCCA) with a public civic dedication on Friday, Jan. 10.
Qualla Art Market
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bushyhead receives Language Scholarship
Hana Bushyhead , an EBCI tribal member, has received the Critical Language Scholarship, one of the most competitive scholarships in the country with an acceptance rate of just 10 percent. She will participate in the intensive language program in Himeji, Japan in May...
A legacy of generosity continues
Douglas Mantooth dedicated many years of service to the Cherokee High School Student Assistance Program, and he continues to serve after his death in December 2013. As part of the funeral arrangements his wife, Mary Mantooth, and the family requested in lieu of...
Gospel singing fundraiser held at CCS
Crowds were small, but spirits were high at the gospel singing fundraiser concert at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, March 8. This year’s concert brought in less than $50 for the Cherokee High School Student Assistance Program. The state...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Keeping children safe
Another academic year has begun! Children in Cherokee and surrounding towns are jumping into their classes.
Cancer Support Group says thanks
Since our beginning in October 1998, we have rejoiced in great and small victories, with gladness and with sorrow. Cancer does not discriminate. Every race is affected and the need for support is great. The struggles are not only from chemotherapy, radiation and...
EDITORIAL: Buy local
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Cherokee. There are hundreds of businesses, many owned by EBCI tribal members. In the excitement of the tourist season, we sometimes forget that our business owners and commercial property owners are year-round residents and neighbors who depend on retail sales all year long.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee’s Summer Kickoff Trout Fishing Tournament nets 460 participants
The EBCI Fish and Wildlife Management Team, in partnership with the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Summer Kickoff Trout Tournament on April 27-29 in Cherokee. With $10,000 worth of tagged fish in the public waters on the Qualla Boundary, a record...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sharon “Shoogie” Ann Sequoyah – obituary
Sharon “Shoogie” Ann Sequoyah, 49, of Cherokee passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.
Jenny Fay Wilson – obituary
Jenny Fay Wilson, 47, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Alyne JoAnn Catolster Eslinger – obituary
Alyne JoAnn Catolster Eslinger, 80, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
SCC holding Job Fair today
Southwestern Community College is holding a Job Fair today until 12:30pm. Lots of great opportunities from several different counties. Check out their homepage for more info: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/
Western Carolina University MBA program information sessions
April 10 at 6pm and April 24 at 4pm in the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Hotel Ash room. The Cherokee part-time cohort sessions will last one hour. Individual appointments and group information sessions at your place of business are also available by request. Info:...
Bat Moratorium begins April 15
Tree/Timber cutting permits will be delaying beginning Monday, April 15 for the annual Indiana bat cutting moratorium. This moratorium period runs from April 15- Oct. 14. The reason for the moratorium is that during this time the Indiana Bat, an endangered species,...
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