NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Sept. 11
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.
Swain County holds public hearing for proposed Animal Ordinance
On Thursday, Sept. 6, the Swain County Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a proposed animal control ordinance.
Incumbents dominate EBCI tribal election
Every incumbent that was on the ballot of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) General Election, held Thursday, Sept. 5, won their respective race.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: UNITY
A unique feature of our Native communities, and other communities like ours throughout Indian Country, is our connection to one another. This unity is more than just ethnicity, tribal affiliation, or even a spiritual one, it is also our ancestor’s collective historic...
Online guide lists WCU as ‘College of Distinction’
Western Carolina University has been designated a “College of Distinction” for 2013-14 by an online guide that provides information for prospective college students, their parents and high school counselors.
EBCI youth represent Tribe at UNITY Conference
More than 1200 Native American youth from throughout the United States attended the National UNITY Conference in Los Angeles, Calif.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the Cherokee Cancer Support Group
The Cherokee Cancer Support Group would like to thank JT Lambert and the singers from the Towstring Baptist Church who graced our meeting last Thursday with songs and devotion that uplifted our spirits. Thank you too for the generous financial contribution to the...
Letter to the editor: Holiday Blessings
By CRIS WEATHERFORD On behalf of the children and staff of the Cherokee Children’s Home, I would like to send a heart-felt thank you to all those in the community who reached out to us this Christmas season. The children were truly blessed with a wonderful holiday...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Gold diggers on the prowl!
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I’m a member of a tribe that pays a sizeable monthly per cap. Within the last five years the checks have really gone up, and our community is blessed to have this windfall; however, there have been problems, too. Specifically, we are starting to...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fighters unite for fundraiser
Kickboxing and MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters are known for their punching and kicking, but a group of local fighters should also be known for their hearts.
Download an application for the Remember the Removal Ride
Sponsored by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the remember the removal ride is a three-week, 950-mile bicycle journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla. following the Northern Route of the trail of tears. Download an...
Charity Event (Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA)
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Sibbald Michael “Mike” Smith
Sibbald Michael “Mike” Smith, 61, of Greenville, SC, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Rainbow and Ramps Festival
March 30 from 10am – 2:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Meals are $10 and include fried trout, ramps and other vegetables. There will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks. Entertainment includes: Yellowhill Choir, Antioch Singers, J. Creek Cloggers, Ross...
Cherokee bat box giveaway
Bats play a critical role in the natural world and deserve our respect and protection. Each of these winged eating machines can consume up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in just one hour. There are many things you can do to help bat populations including reporting...
Nantahala School for the Arts Open House
March 7 from 4-7pm at SCC’s Swain Center in Bryson City. The studios will be open, with faculty and staff available for tours or to answer questions. The Nantahala School for the Arts offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree as well as Heritage Arts certificate...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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