NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Syringe kiosks installed around Cherokee tribal lands
Health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are hoping the installation of syringe kiosks in various locations will help reduce the amount of discarded syringes and lancets or sharps.
Unofficial Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians candidates as of Thursday, March 14
Following is a list of unofficial candidates for offices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, per the Cherokee Election Board, pending background checks and certifications. Principal Chief Teresa McCoy Richie Sneed Carroll “Peanut” Crowe Phillip Ellington...
House Republican attempt to gut VAWA tribal jurisdiction fails
An attempt by House Republicans to strip tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians in domestic violence cases during a House Judiciary Committee mark-up hearing failed.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Coca-Cola Foundation grants $250,000 to American Indian College Fund
The Coca-Cola Foundation is continuing its support of first-generation Native American scholars through a donation of $250,000 to the American Indian College Fund. The Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Tribal Scholarship Program will continue to increase access to...
Carnes appointed as interim CMS principal
Cherokee Central Schools has announced the appointment of Cance Carnes to the position of interim principal of Cherokee Middle School. Carnes will serve as interim principal until the end of the current school year. He was chosen from a field of three internal...
CES students participate in Regional Science Fair
Cherokee Elementary School took seven students to the 2013 NC Science and Engineering Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb, 5 hosted by Western Carolina University. A total of 16 counties sent students to the Regionals. Of the seven students from CES that...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of Fran Larch
The family of Fran Larch would like to express a heartfelt thank you to those who took care of our daddy and those who were there for us. We want to first thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for salvation. We would like to thank the staff at Tsali Care Center,...
Thank you letter from the family of John Daniel Smith, Sr.
The family of John Daniel Smith, Sr. would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who called, prepared food, sent flowers, sang or simply kept us in your thoughts and prayers during our time of loss. We extend a special thank you to the Yellowhill Baptist...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Pick a corner
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I’m worried about my finances. I can’t keep track of monthly bills, and I never know how much I have in my bank account. I owe a lot on my credit cards and just can’t keep up. I make a good salary and have a per-capita payment that helps, but I’m...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Snowbird Bike Rodeo
Kick-off Celebration Planned for “Remember the Removal” Bike Ride
The “Remember the Removal” Bike Riders will join together with family, friends and supporters on the Oconaluftee Island Park on Saturday, June 4 at 4pm to kick-off their 1,000 mile bike ride to Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Six members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee...
Cherokee gets first Amateur MMA Fight
James Kanott, an EBCI tribal member and son of Dennie Kanott of the Birdtown Community, will be in his first Amateur Mixed Martial Art fight on June 3 in the Warrior Challenge at the Lancaster Convention Center in central Pennsylvania.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sally George Shehan – obituary
Sally George Shehan, 54, of 731 Wright’s Creek Rd., Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at her residence.
Alfred William “Bill” Owl – obituary
Alfred William “Bill” Owl, 60, of 170 Sam Brady Rd. in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 27, 2015 at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Esther D. Roach – obituary
Esther D. Roach, 57, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for January
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: - Friday, Jan. 4 - Friday, Jan. 11 - Friday, Jan. 18 - Friday, Jan. 25 The local collection site is at the EBCI Tribal Enrollment office located at the...
EBCI Tribal TANF Program accepting applications
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal TANF Program is open and accepting applications. The office is located at 117 John Crowe Hill Road in the former Transit Building. The Tribal Child Support Service office is at the same location. A satellite office will be...
Girl Scouts holding winter recruitment
The Girls Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council is holding its winter recruitment. In Cherokee, there are several groups including: - Girl Scout Daisies (K-1) and Brownies (2nd – 3rd grades), Troop 01811 meets Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at the Cherokee Youth...
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