NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI tribal leaders pass 7 percent COLA for tribal employees
Tribal employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will get an early Christmas present in the form of a 7 percent COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment).
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Dec. 4, 5
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Dec. 4, 5
Tribal member assists research into cell phone health hazards
Kristin “Sassy” Washington, a healthcare communications major at Western Carolina University, recently conducted research with her classmates on the dangers of extended daily cell phone usage.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Conley set to release another novel
Robert J. Conley, the Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University and the author of over eighty publications is about to release yet another novel, The Brothers, on Oct. 15. Conley is a three-time Spur Award winner, the latest...
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...
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
CHS Wrestling Results – Nov. 29
Tuesday, Nov. 29 Cherokee 62 Rabun County (Ga.) 18 106lb. – Justin Walker (RC) won by forfeit 113lb. – Jose Najera (Ch) won by forfeit 120lb. – John Sheriff (RC) won by forfeit 126lb. – Austin Padilla (Ch) pinned Allen Stutsman (RC) at :53 132lb. – Levi Swearengin...
CHS Wrestling Results – Nov. 21 and Nov. 22
Monday, Nov. 21 Cherokee 54 Smoky Mountain 18 120lb. – Austin Padilla (Ch) pinned Jacob Scifers (SM) at :19 126lb. – Levi Swearengin (Ch) pinned Trevor Bartel (SM) at :56 132lb. – Jaron Bradley (Ch) won by forfeit 138lb. – Cain Oocumma (Ch) pinned Clinton Porter (SM)...
Remember the Removal Bike Ride seeking riders
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. Eligibility...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nancy (Jim) Juanita Smith Taylor – obituary
Nancy (Jim) Juanita Smith Taylor, 65, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville following an extended illness.
Joy Ann Craig – obituary
Joy Ann Craig, 87, of Whittier, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016.
Pearle Sherrill Reagan – obituary
Pearle Sherrill Reagan entered the pearly gates of Heaven on March 11, 2016 after a brief hospital stay at the age of 92.
HAPPENINGS
A-Maze-ing Arts Aglow
Feb. 12 at Cherokee Elementary School. A viewing of student art work will take place from 5-6pm, and performances by the CES chorus, traditional singers, traditional dancers and the CES jump ropers will be from 6-7pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Prenatal program taking applications
The Dora Reed Tribal Child Care is currently taking applications for their prenatal program. The prenatal program is available to pregnant teens, first time parents and low income expectant mothers. This service uses a curriculum that is geared toward first time...
Wolftown Community Meeting
Feb. 11 at 7pm. Agenda to include: School Board Rep. Jessica Daniels, Tonya Jenks with information on starting youth gardens, and discussions for youth activities.
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