NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Council approves land purchases with housing in mind
Over the course of two sessions, Tribal Council approved the purchase of over 18 acres of land to help meet the housing needs for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 13
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 13
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS arena named after Cherokee hero
Cherokee Central Schools dedicated the Cherokee High School Arena the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Dec. 7. in honor of PFC Charles George, an EBCI tribal member who won the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. He gave up his life to save his fellow...
CHS needs funding help with 2013 Yearbook
The Cherokee High School Yearbook committee is working to meet their funding goal for the 2013 Yearbook. Below are various advertising opportunities for the Yearbook:
Grant to help SCC start table gaming training program
Southwestern Community College has been awarded a $397,519 North Carolina Back-to-Work grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Teen Miss Cherokee says thank you
I would like to this time to say thank you to the many people who helped me while I was preparing for the Teen Miss Cherokee pageant. First, I want to thank God who has blessed me in so many ways and continues to bless me in whatever ways He sees fit. Thank you to my...
Thank you from Harvest Festival chairperson
To the parents, students, grandparents, other community members, business and school staff that donated time, money or items for our fund raising event I want to say a very heartfelt “Thank you!” for your continued support of our school. I am proud to live and work in...
Creating a healthier school lunch program for Cherokee Central Schools
COMMENTARY By ROBIN BAILEY CALLAHAN, RD, LDN, MHS Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. The 2007-2008Centers of Disease Control (CDC) state 17% of US children are obese. Data for height and weight for age from 2011 Cherokee Central Schools are shown in...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Golf Tourney to benefit Food Pantry
The Grace House Food Pantry will hold its Charity Golf Classic on Saturday, May 7. The event will be at the Sequoyah National Golf Club. All proceeds from the tournament will help purchase foods for those in our community in need. The Grace House...
Official Groundbreaking for Skate Park to be held Thursday
There will be an official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cherokee Skate Park on Thursday, March 24 at 2pm. The new park will be built off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community just about half a mile from the existing park.
Cherokee Spring Sports – Revised Schedules
The following schedules have been revised due to various reasons (weather, ref shortages, etc.). CHS Ladies Soccer March 25 – at Asheville School 29 – vs. Rabun Gap 30 – at Swain April 1 – vs. Haywood Christian 11 – at Highlands 12 – at Polk 15 – vs. Franklin 20 – vs....
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Allen Ray Butler – obituary
Allen Ray Butler, 64, of the Wolfetown Community passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at his residence. Born in Washington Parish, La., he was the son of the late Dorothy Butler. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Alice Faye Butler. He is survived by his...
Charles Richard Ollis – obituary
Charles Richard Ollis, 72, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at his residence.
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle – obituary
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle, 48, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 in a Jackson County Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
CTVRP taking applications
The Cherokee Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (CTVRP) is now taking applications. If you have a physical and/or mental disability that is preventing you from finding, getting or maintaining employment their program may be able to assist you. They are located...
Great Smoky Mountains celebrates Christmases past
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 37th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:30am - 4 pm, at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is free to...
Cherokee Holiday Happenings
A listing of holiday happenings in and around Cherokee
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