NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Lynch found alive in Park after four nights missing
After spending four nights lost in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kevin Mark Lynch was found by searchers.
Search efforts continue in Park for missing Kevin Lynch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials continue to search for 58-year-old Kevin Mark Lynch who went missing on Saturday, July 27. Today marks day five of search efforts as more agencies are incorporated into the operation.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Entrepreneurship Project slated for new school year
Google, the world’s most popular website, defines an entrepreneur as a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, taking on financial risk to do so.
Student Opportunities: The Net Generation goes to college
Those of us born between 1977 and 1997 represent the generation known as the Net Generation. We've grown "side by side" with our over-achieving sibling called technology. We use laptops, smart phones, Hi-Def television, ipods, tablets, ebook readers, and...
Cherokee Elementary makes AYP rating for ’11-12
Cherokee Elementary School has met the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) rating approval and has been certified by the BIE (Bureau of Indian Education) for the 2011-12 school year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of “Mike” Crowe
It has been a couple of months now, and I have tried and tried to do this letter of thank you in regards to my father, Mitchell S. “Mike” Crowe. My father touched many lives in his life time and it showed during the time of his funeral. I would to thank everyone...
LETTER: Bear Zoo owners call lawsuit unfair
The Cherokee Bear Zoo has highly trained and very experienced staff who work alongside the owner to care and feed their animals. At no point was any employee in danger while caring for the animals. The OSHA citations were all corrected and addressed within 24 hours...
LETTER: Thank you Jim Cooper
I would like to thank Mr. Jim Cooper for the many years he has helped our people. For many years before we became a financially successful tribe he gave jobs to those who wanted to work, helping families put food on their tables. He continues to do this today. He...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Make it Rain Men’s 18+ Basketball Tournament flyer
Cherokee Runners win at Shamrock Run
Ten Cherokee Runners completed in the 2012 Shamrock Run in Asheville on Saturday, March 17. Nine competed in the 10K and one in the 5K
Cherokee Flight wins Boone Roundball Classic
The Cherokee Flight Boys Basketball team has started out their season with a tournament win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Diamond Brown Jr. – Obituary
Diamond Brown Jr., 59, of Snowbird, renowned Cherokee educator, cultural leader, and former EBCI Council representative joined the creator in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.
William Franklin Vickers Jr. – obituary
William Franklin Vickers Jr., 71 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) Wahnetah
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) Wahnetah, 75, of Cherokee, passed away in her home on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Fundraiser for Tim Catolster
April 5 from 11am – 1:30pm at the Painttown Gym. The fundraiser is to help with travel expenses for Tim as he prepares for a liver transplant and continues with liver cancer follow-ups. Indian tacos, dessert and drink for $7. Also, a 50/50 raffle will be held. Any...
Mary Joyce lecture on Cherokee Little People
April 13 from 12:30-2pm at the Jackson County Senior Center. Joyce is the author of An Ancient Race of Little People. Info: Evelyn Gordon 631-0607
Cherokee Language classes
Thursday nights from April 4 – May 9 from 6-8pm at the Utugi Church. Beginner and advanced Cherokee Language classes will be held for the four weeks. Info: Mary Brown (828) 479-7432, 735-4253 or Shirley Oswalt (828) 479-8375, 735-9098
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