NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee approves Coharie tribal member’s nomination as NIGC chair, now onto full Senate
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer is one step closer to being named the new chairperson of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Heavy rainstorm results in rock slides, downed trees, and motorist fatality on Spur
At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, the northern area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. experienced extremely heavy rainfall causing multiple small rock slides, downed trees, and flash flooding along the Spur and Gatlinburg Bypass.
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.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Trout Derby winners and more photos
The 12th Annual Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby had more than 2,000 children registered along with close to 400 volunteers. The winners of the various age groups are as follows (Photos by Lynne Harlan/EBCI Public Relations): [nggalbum id=312...
Wellness Kick-off held at Cherokee Elementary
Brian Standingdeer, a first grader at Cherokee Elementary School, practices his dribbling at the annual Wellness Kick-off held in the CES gym on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event, hosted by the Cherokee Community Wellness Team and the Cherokee Central Schools Health...
SCC GED graduates from Cherokee and Whittier
Cherokee Bruce Anderson, Wahnetah Bernhisel, Jacob Bigwitch, Amanda Buchanan, Hildegarde Crowe, Cody George, Tasha Martinez, Jessica Owl, Corinthain Rattler, Tierra Rattler, Charlene Rodriguez, Anthony Saunooke, Christian Smith, John West, Rachel Wiggins, Zack...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the family of McKinley E. Swimmer Sr.
On Nov. 28, 2013, Bro. McKinley E. Swimmer, Sr. (Mac) went to be with the Lord. I count myself fortunate to have had older brothers to carry me over rough spots, through childhood, adolescence and adult-hood. Mac will always be with us through his teachings and in...
Thank you from the family of Michael “Bear” Pheasant
The family of Michael “Bear” Pheasant would like to say thank you for all the love and support we received during his short stay at the hospital. We finally lost the battle for his life but we didn’t lose the war for his soul, Praise Bod, he prayed. To the nurses:...
Thank you letter from Hugh (Eddie) Bradley
I want to express my deepest appreciation to Veronica Toineeta, Bro. Noah Crowe, the men who served as pallbearers, the infrastructure crew for your assistance in the grave-side service for my wife Irene Arch Bradley, as this was her wish. Thank you to co-worker,...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Six tribal members in action at tomorrow’s State Wrestling Tournament
Six EBCI tribal members will be in action at the 1A NCHSAA State Wrestling Tournament that starts tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 24 at 1pm at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.
Moccasin Run scheduled for Sunday
Moccasin Run. Feb. 26. Runners should meet at Saunooke Village to ride to Big Cove no later than 6am. The run will begin promptly at 7am at Straight Fork Bridge and will end at Saunooke Village. There will be water stations at the old school in Big Cove and near...
Three Braves win Regional Championships, Team takes third
The Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team took third place overall at the NC 1A West Wrestling Regionals held at Isothermal Community College in Rutherfordton on Saturday, Feb. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Elisha Ray Taylor – obituary
Elisha Ray Taylor, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
John Henry “Birdeye” Burgess – obituary
John Henry “Birdeye” Burgess, 33, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.
Rachel Ann Lambert Hornbuckle – obituary
Rachel Ann Lambert Hornbuckle, 74, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
38th Annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation Pow Wow flyer
RFPs for Festival of Native Peoples and Pow Wow
RFP - 2013 FONP EVENT PRODUCTION Revised RFP - 2013 FONP SOUND Revised RFP - 2013 POW WOW SOUND Revised
Chilocco Indian School (Class of 1963) 50th High School Reunion
May 31 – June 1 on the Chilocco Campus. The reunion committee is trying to locate three people in the Cherokee community including: Mary Ellen Catt, Jackie Powell and Russell Powell. Info: Ida Jane (McCoy) Johnson (918) 284-1703 or Betty J. (Tanner) Belt (918)...
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