NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe set to receive over $1.5 million in DOJ funds
The Department of Justice announced on Friday, Oct. 18 that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Tribal Court Dockets for Oct. 23, 24
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.
Jennifer Thompson named School Board Chairperson at called meeting
Vice Chairperson Isaac Long called a special meeting for the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education that was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Garland named to RHS Homecoming Court
Cailon Garland, a senior at Robbinsville High School, has been nominated by her peers to be one of the Senior Class representatives for the 2013 RHS Homecoming Court. An EBCI tribal member, she is the daughter of Zena Rattler and Charlie Garland and the granddaughter...
Student Opportunities: Student Government: Could it be for you?
Now that students are settling into their classes for the new school year, many middle and high schools are beginning to pull their student government associations together. In most cases, each grade might have officers that make up a student body assembly, and this...
Business leaders to educators at WCU-convened conference: strong math skills a must
Western North Carolina’s educational institutions must re-emphasize the importance of mathematical skills at all levels – from basic addition and subtraction to advanced statistics, analysis and predictive modeling – if mountain students are to succeed in the modern workforce.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Native mascots should be dropped
Let us change our mascot to George Washington in his masonic apron and we could say our motto is the “Fighting Rednecks.” What kind of outrage do you think that would create?
Huddle House in Cherokee is Autism-Friendly
When my daughter hears we are going to Huddle House, she gets so excited. That has become one of her favorite restaurants mainly because she has learned they will do whatever it takes to help her feel comfortable. Those affected with Autism have the hardest time in...
EDITORIAL: You own it
Each member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is an owner of the properties constructed and maintained by the tribe. These buildings are constructed to be of service to the community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Termite Girls win Travel League
The Cherokee Termite Girls Travel League team poses with the tournament championship trophies they won on Saturday, Feb. 18. The team also finished the season undefeated. Shown (left-right) back row – Emma Stamper, Tamara Bennett, Elise Cooper, Jade Ledford, Tori...
Two Braves earn top seeds in this weekend’s Regional Wrestling Tournament
Eleven members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team have qualified and will travel to the 1A West Wrestling Regionals at Isothermal Community College in Rutherfordton starting on Friday, Feb. 17 at 5pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sallie Smith Bradley – obituary
Sallie Smith Bradley, 102, passed peacefully on April 29, 2016.
Edith Dougherty Rowan – obituary
Edith Dougherty Rowan, 98, of Whittier passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home.
James Oren Thompson III – obituary
James Oren Thompson III, 71, of Whittier, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Teen Black Light Dance at Cherokee Youth Center
By SKY KANOTT CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL The Cherokee Youth Council is hosting a Teen Black light Dance Fundraiser on Friday, March 22 from 7-11pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. All teens between 12-17 years of age are invited. There will be games, dancing, food and plenty...
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Easter Cantata
March 24 at 5:30pm at the Acquoni Baptist Chapel. The Acquoni Baptist Chapel Chior will present their Easter Cantata entitled “The Night Before Easter”. An Easter Fellowship Meal will follow the Cantata in the Fellowship Room. Everyone is welcome.
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