NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for Thursday, May 2
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.
Cherokee Supreme Court reverses Election Board decision in McCoy case
Teresa McCoy’s name will appear on the primary ballot as a candidate for Principal Chief for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribe ‘sowing the seed of hope’ at groundbreaking
Ground was broken on a facility that tribal officials hope will further help members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians suffering from behavioral or substance use issues.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Taking sovereignty to new heights
Five Cherokee High School students shot for the stars on Friday, March 8, and their weather balloon almost made it. The balloon, equipped with a camera, was launched from the Cherokee High School soccer field.
Bill Taylor Scholarship available for business students
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and intended for students pursuing a degree in “Business Administration, or a business related area.” Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. Applications and a sheet of “guidelines”...
CMS and CHS staff hold “Biggest Loser” contest
The Health office at Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School organized a “Biggest Loser” contest to kick off the New Year. The contest was designed to encourage motion, reduce blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and improve overall health. The contest was for...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of Barbara Sequoyah
The family of Barbara Sequoyah would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made Friday, Feb. 1 a night we’ll never forget. Thanks to the many friends and family members who came to participate in this extra special event. A big thanks to all of...
Thank you letter from Chris and Matthew Littlejohn
Thank you from Chris and Matthew Littlejohn to all family members and friends that supported the benefit dinner and the donations. We gladly appreciated it. Thank you, Chris and Matthew Littlejohn
Thank you letter from the Panther family
The Panther family from the Big Cove Community (Ko La Nv Yi) want to express our belated but sincere “thanks” to everyone for supporting the fundraiser held on Feb. 28. We want to thank family and community members who donated food and their time to make this...
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
John Wesley Swayney – obituary
John Wesley Swayney, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015, in a Jackson County Hospital.
Jesse James Taylor – obituary
Jesse James Taylor 89, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Mission Hospital.
Crystal Monique Brady – obituary
Crystal Monique Brady, 32, of Sevierville, Tenn. and a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, passed away on March 1, 2015.
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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