NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Some tribal employees no longer subjected to random drug testing
According to a memo from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed’s office on Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will no longer be requiring random drug testing of all employees as a condition of continued employment.
Senate committee moves missing and murdered natives bill forward
The reporting, investigating and addressing missing and murdered Native Americans could start seeing improvement if Senate Bill 1942, named “Savanna’s Act,” becomes law. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passed the bill at its Nov. 14 hearing.
Election law changes draw criticism and suggestions
Election law changes are not supposed to occur during an election year. In the Sept. 6 session, Tribal Council passed an ordinance to redefine the time for which changes to the election law can be made, giving the Tribe two additional months.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kituwah Academy students learn about asthma
Denili Hill breathes into a tube connected to a computer to test his lung function. By looking at the rambunctious six-year-old, a student at Kituwah Academy, you would never know he has suffered from the effects of asthma since he was a young child.
OJCCCC in the process of reaffirming its accreditation
Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is currently in the process of reaffirming its accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Oconaluftee has enjoyed twenty five years of continued accreditation. The mission of the...
Week of the Young Child event flyer
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hornbuckle improves to 22-3 with win over Blackburn
Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle improved his mixed martial arts record to 22-3 by winning a unanimous decision over “Bad” Brad Blackburn at Bellator 25.
WHAT A SEASON!
The Cherokee Flight 12U Boys Basketball Team won the USBA National Championship in North Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, July 17.
A Star Rising
After a USBA National Title Championship in Myrtle Beach, SC, Jayce Wolfe was not finished. He was on to Hampton, VA to play in the Division 1 AAU Nationals.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Clarence “Britches” Cucumber – obituary
Clarence “Britches” Cucumber – obituary
Charles Steven Queen – obituary
Charles Steven Queen – obituary
Christine Motola – obituary
Christine Motola – obituary
HAPPENINGS
Benefit Silent Auction for Winnie Welch
Community Clubs hosting dinner for Cherokee visitors
The Birdtown Community Club and the Wolftown Community Club are co-hosting a dinner honoring visitors from the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians on Wednesday, July 11 at 5pm at the Birdtown Community Building. The visitors are in...
Belly dancing workshop set at WCU
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will offer a free belly dancing workshop from 5-7pm on Tuesday, July 17, on the lawn of A.K. Hinds University Center. The workshop will be led by performer, choreographer and...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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