NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tabled Ordinances for October 2019
Following are tabled ordinances, per the TOP Office, for the month of October: Tabled Ord. No.1 (2019) Tabled Ord. No.18(2019) Tabled Ord. No.21(2019) Tabled Ord. No.25(2019)
Grandparents Rights ordinance introduced in Council
The traditional role of grandparents in Cherokee culture and society is addressed in a new Grandparents Right ordinance (Ord. No. 25 – 2019) that was submitted to Tribal Council in an Annual Council session on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Tribe’s Cannabis Commission a no-go for now
Legislation establishing the Cannabis Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was approved (Sept. 12), vetoed (Oct. 2), and re-introduced and subsequently tabled (Oct. 17) all within the span of a little more than a month.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: Student financial planning
How fortunate are we, the students of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to have the benefit of our Minor’s Fund along with the funding and incentive support provided by our Higher Education Office. These funds have the ability, if responsibly planned for, to...
CMS names Homecoming Queen, Princess
Cherokee Middle School helds its annual Homecoming festitivies at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Teesateskie attends prestigious summer program
What do past presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, inventor Samuel Morse and Law & Order creator Dick Wolf have in common with EBCI tribal member Caleb Teesateskie? They all studied at the prestigious Phillips Academy in Boston, Mass.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the family of Brock Squirrel
The family of Brock Squirrel would like to thank everyone who offered prayers, kind words, flowers, and brought food during our recent loss. The family would like to give special thanks to our ministers: Bo Parris andEddie Sherrill, and all the singers that came to...
LETTER: An open appeal to all drug abuse enablers
This letter is an open appeal to all of those who, like me, are contributing to the utter destruction of a generation of young people who seem determined to self-destruct by shooting poison into their veins. They come to us feigning hardships, even hunger, and we are...
EDITORIAL: Where the pet meets the road
I am a regular traveler on the Soco Road/US Hwy 19. It is a beautiful area filled with greenery, flowers and scenic vistas.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Numbers doubled at Opening Day trout tourney
The EBCI Fish and Wildlife Management Team, in partnership with the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Second Annual “Opening Day” Trout Tournament on Saturday, March 31 in Cherokee.
Marathon weekend for the Cherokee Runners
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS Members of the Cherokee Runners participated in the Covenant Health races on Sunday, April 1 in Knoxville, Tenn. Angel, Priscilla and Nick Squirrel, along with Thomas Benedict, completed the half marathon (13.1 miles),...
Cherokee Runners hit the spring races
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The Cherokee Runners have been busy the last few weeks competing in a variety of races both locally and on the road. Following are the highlights: Karleigh Reeves, Dawna Paul and Michael Henson ran the Zaxby’s Wing-It Run at WCU...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
John Sidney Ferguson – obituary
John Sidney Ferguson, 65, of Sylva, passed away May 9, 2016 at his residence.
Lillian Junaluska Thompson – obituary
Lillian Junaluska Thompson, 84, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her residence Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Mary Inez Smith – obituary
Mary Inez Smith, 79, originally from Thomasville, Ga., went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2016 in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Growing the Next Generation program flyer
T-Ball parents meeting
April 4 at 5pm at the John A. Crowe Complex. This is for all parents who have signed their child or children up for t-ball.
Alumni of WCU’s Graduate School to gather in Asheville
CULLOWHEE – Alumni of Western Carolina University’s Graduate School will gather in Asheville on Thursday, April 11, to reconnect with one another and learn about the school’s newly established Alumni Advisory Board. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at WCU’s...
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