NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Indian Child Welfare Act ruled unconstitutional, tribes vow to protect Native children
The future of a law designed to help ensure the survival of tribal cultures and place Native American child custody decisions in the hands of tribes is in jeopardy. The federal Northern District Court of Texas ruled Thursday, Oct. 4 that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is unconstitutional.
Cold medicine killer gets life for wife’s murder
n a case that received national attention, a man who claimed cold medicine caused him to kill his wife pleaded guilty to first degree murder Friday, Oct. 5. Matthew Phelps, 29, of Raleigh, claimed he took too much Coricidin, an over-the-counter cold medicine, and he awoke to find his wife Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmaier, 29, dead, covered in blood with a knife on the bed on the night of Sept. 1, 2017. Phelps will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Constitution could come before voters in 2019
Those behind the latest effort to bring a new constitution to a vote plan for that to coincide with the Principal Chief’s election next year. Ever since the Charter and Governing Document was adopted in 1986, it’s been a point of contention whether the tribe should be operating under it.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Apply now for Summer 2013 state government internships
North Carolina residents attending a college, university, technical institute or community college have until Monday, Dec. 10, to apply for one of up to 75 paid state government internships available for summer 2013.
Tremont accepting applications for Youth Leadership Class of 2016
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is looking for a few special students who will graduate from high school in 2016 and who would be interested in being part of the Youth Leadership Class of 2016. Up to ten students will be chosen to participate in a series of...
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Wrestling Schedule
Chamber hosts Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament
The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, in association with the EBCI Fish and Wildlife Department and assistance from the North Carolina Fly Fishing Team, hosted the 2011 Rumble in the Rhododendron fly-fishing tournament.
Wildcats edge Braves 14-7
The Cherokee Braves fell to 3-7 on the year with a 14-7 loss to the Andrews Wildcats on Friday, Oct. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
“Buddy” Samuel Emmett Walkingstick – obituary
“Buddy” Samuel Emmett Walkingstick – obituary
Melinda Smoker Bigwitch – obituary
Melinda Smoker Bigwitch – obituary
Danielle Mitchell – obituary
Danielle Mitchell – obituary
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Community Health and Weight Loss Challenge
Feb. 25 from 4-7pm at the Big Y Community Center and Gym. Join the fun with: Cooking demos Basketball competition Massage Acupuncture Exercise demos Other fun activities There will be great incentives and prizes! Also, the Community will be kicking off its six-month...
RFP for Bonfire Production 2013
RFP - BONFIRE PRODUCTION 2013
Cornhole Tournament in March
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