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Senate passes legislation to aid justice for missing and murdered natives
A bill to aid law enforcement in the location and prosecuting cases of missing and murdered Native American women and girls passed in the senate Dec. 6. Both the chair and vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hailed its passage. The Office of Tribal Prosecutor also praised its passage.
Indian Child Welfare Act remains law for now
On Oct. 5, a federal district court in Texas ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was unconstitutional because it was a race-based preference law.
Tennessee earthquake shakes tribal lands
At about 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an earthquake that registered 4.4 in magnitude. The epicenter was located about seven miles north northeast of Decatur, Tenn., which is about 60 miles north east of Chattanooga, Tenn.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
15 Tribal Members set to graduate from Smoky Mountain
Graduation commencement for Smoky Mountain High School is set for Thursday, May 24, at 7p.m. at the Ramsey Center on Western Carolina campus. Eric Toedtman will be the guest speaker. There are 15 students who are EBCI tribal members that are expected to...
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,...
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Braves beat the Indians
Cherokee went down to Georgia looking for a game to win….and they did…
Cherokee Skate Park Designs being considered
Two three-dimensional designs have been put forth for the new, state-of-the-art Cherokee skate park which is set to be built on a 3.5 acre tract just up the road from the existing facility in the Yellowhill Community.
Junior Golf Camp a success
The Sequoyah National Junior Golf Camp season has come to a close and the first go around was a huge success!
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
Shred-it and Cherokee Indian Hospital to join forces to combat identity theft
Shred-it and Cherokee Indian Hospital are helping consumers fight identity theft by organizing a Community Shred campaign scheduled for Friday, Aug. 3 from 3-5pm at the Hospital. In the United States, 1 out of every 10 consumers has already been a victim of...
Cherokee Mid Summer Trout Tourney on for this weekend
The Cherokee Mid Summer Trout Fishing Tournament is on for July 13-15 - rain or shine. Prizes: $10,000 in tagged fish with tags worth $1,000, $500, $100, $50 and $25 Cost: $11 includes all three days To sign up: Registration is available everywhere Cherokee...
WCU to host interest meeting for Local Food Policy Council
The Public Policy Institute (PPI) at Western Carolina University will host a public interest meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 30 in the Cardinal Room of the Western Carolina University Center, to determine community needs and support for a Far West North Carolina...
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