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Tribe to support Medal of Honor petition for the late Sgt. Burgess
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has one member, the late PFC Charles George, who has received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration. Now, tribal leaders are pushing for another brave, heroic Cherokee, the late Sgt. John Decator Burgess, to receive that honor.
EBCI tribal lands designated a Purple Heart Community
The lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be designated as a Purple Heart Community thanks to the passage of a resolution submitted by the members of the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 and the Post 143 Ladies Auxiliary.
Tribal leaders discuss lack of workforce housing
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a lot of economic development projects and expansions in the works, but there is one problem looming on all of them – suitable housing for the workforce to man them. That issue was discussed during Tribal Council requests for time on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee BabyFACE Drive
The Cherokee BabyFACE program is in need of the following items for their store: diapers (all sizes), wipes, diaper rash, ointment, baby shampoo and lotion. All donated items can be dropped off at the Hope Center located at the Cherokee Elementary School or at the...
Chief Swagg performs in Cherokee
Hip-hop artist Chief Swagg (front row, far right), aka Jeffrey Duarte, signs autographs for fans following a concert at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the night of Friday, May 11. Shown in photo at left (left-right) front row – Emily Welch, Joi Owle,...
Cherokee Central Schools public forum to be held May 24
Cherokee Central Schools public forum. May 24 at 6pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The topic for discussion will on planning for the upcoming year’s Accreditation. Your input is welcome.
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fumbles cost Braves in Rivalry Game
Cherokee put the ball on the ground eight times and lost six of them as they lost 52-12 to Swain at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 15.
Painttown Walking Club sign-ups
Chief’s Challenge Run/Walk Results
The Chief’s Challenge Run/Walk was held prior to the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Over 100 runners and walkers participated in the event. Donations were taken and given to the Madison Hornbuckle Cancer Foundation.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Emily Timmons Russell – obituary
Emily Timmons Russell – obituary
Kenneth “Kenny” Cuthbertson
Kenneth “Kenny” Cuthbertson, 76, of Morganton and Bryson City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. Born in Burke County on June 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Wilson Edgar Cuthbertson and Ruby Irene Mull Cuthbertson. Kenny was a...
Howard McMillan – obituary
Howard McMillan – obituary
HAPPENINGS
Friends of the Smokies guided hike to climb Mt. Cammerer
Are you up for the challenge? On Thursday, Aug. 9, join the next “Classic Hike of the Smokies” to hike to the top ofMt.Cammerer, where a historic firetower affords a stunning panoramic view of theSmokyMountains. Hiking enthusiast and author Danny Bernstein...
Children’s Trout Derby scheduled for next weekend
Celebrate the end of summer at the 11th Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby which takes place at the Oconaluftee River Islands Park on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 7am – 2pm. Children can pre-register on Friday, Aug. 3 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds...
Sequoyah Remembrance Day scheduled for Aug. 5
Sequoyah Remembrance Day. Aug. 5 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. The Museum will be celebrating Sequoyah’s contribution to the Cherokee people by creating a writing system, the Cherokee Syllabary, with free admission to the museum from 12-5pm. ...
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