NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU to name archaeological facility after original Cherokee town name
Western Carolina University has garnered approval from Tribal Council and the Cherokee Speakers group to name the newly re-opened archaeological collections curation facility the Tali Tsisgwayahi Archaelogical (Two Sparrows Town) Collections. The name reflects the original name of the area in the Cherokee language.
Road to Soco under maintenance
Heavy rains over the last few months have few months have resulted in larger than average maintenance needs on Hwy 19 (Soco Road), particularly on the Cherokee side of Soco Mountain.
Unofficial Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians candidates as of Wednesday, March 13
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...
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Event to celebrate Native American heritage at WCU Nov. 19-20
In recognition of American Indian Heritage Month, Western Carolina University will host its fourth annual Native American Heritage Expo on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center.
CHS students participate in Mock Election
Cherokee High School students in the History Department participated in a mock election on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in conjunction with the official elections being held around the nation. It was an opportunity for students to learn about the election process and review the...
New Kituwah Academy students present Presidential campaign speeches
Third grade students at New Kituwah Academy shared their “campaign speeches” to their fellow classmates in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The speech presentation started out as a writing assignment about what their campaign would consist of...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from Jr. Miss contestant Samantha Cole
I would like to thank the following people that helped me get through this year's pageant. I would like to start with Cherokee Boys Club Printing Dept.(Trista Welch) my signs were beautiful, Pageant Hills Motel (Mark Moreland) thanks for everything you do, I really...
Thank you from Snowbird Community Health
The Snowbird Community Health Program would like to give a big thanks to everyone who made our Breast Cancer Walk/Run a huge success. A special thanks goes out to Snowbird Council Members Adam Wachacha and Diamond Brown Jr., Tribal Gaming Commission, Alice Lewis,...
Obama has worked for Native Americans
Native Americans have had few friends in the White House, but in recent history Native Americans have had no better advocate then President Obama. “One Who Helps People Throughout the Land”, his adopted Crow name, is symbolic of how seriously he is committed to taking...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee to host Regional Tournament
Cherokee High School will play host to the 1A-West Regional Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 18-19. Over 250 wrestlers from various schools in the western part of North Carolina will travel to compete for their shot at the state tournament being held next weekend in Greensboro.
Crowe inducted into Burke County Sports Hall of Fame
Charlie Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, was inducted into the Burke County Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 4. The induction ceremony took place at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton.
WRESTLING: Tribal Member wins Jr. High State Championship
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member at Robbinsville Middle School, won the North Carolina Jr. High State Championship Wrestling Tournament held at Wake Forest Univ. in Winston Salem on Saturday, Feb. 12.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Billie Francis Etchison
Billie Francis Etchison, 81, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 in a Jackson County Hospital.
Sue Ellen Littlejohn – obituary
Sue Ellen Littlejohn, 74, of Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 following an extended illness.
Kina (Granny Kina) Littlejohn – obituary
Kina (Granny Kina) Littlejohn, 94, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 following an extended illness while staying at the Tsali Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Diabetes to host Awareness Walks
The Cherokee Diabetes Program is hosting three walks in recognition of World Diabetes Awareness Day (Nov. 14). There is no cost for the walks and there will be t-shirts for the first 50 participants at each site. * Nov. 14 at 10am, start at the Cherokee Diabetes...
Lady Braves cornhole tournament flyer
Friends of the Smokies to host hike on Smokemont Loop Trail
Fresh air, rushing waters and stunning vistas, it’s Fall and time to get out into our backyard national treasure, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Friends of the Smokies will hold its next guided “Classic Hikes of the Smokies” series on Thursday, Nov. 15 as they...
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