NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission holds November meeting; Chief Justice Letts gives presentation on magistrates
The Cherokee Police Commission monthly meeting was held on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Poke Salad Room. Taline Gahvsgi (Vice Chairperson) Gene Tunney Crowe called the meeting to order at 12 p.m.
Ugvwiyuhi Hicks selected to serve on Congressman-elect Ager’s transition committee
Congressman-elect Jamie Ager will represent North Carolina District 11 in the U.S. House of Representatives soon, and Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks has been selected to serve in his transition committee.
Tribal organizations, environmental groups oppose advancement of BAAJA
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) Act of 2026, Senate Bill 5653, was introduced by Sen. Shelley Moore Capita (R-W.V.), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Sen. Martin Heinrick (D-N.M.), and the bill has drawn ire from tribal organizations and environmental gorups.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
This Week’s Flowerbed Project: The Welch Family, THIP/EBCI Communications
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP).
Something to smile about: Tribal Orthodontics Program holds grand opening
Children of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) receiving orthodontic services will no longer have to travel off of the Qualla Boundary to receive care. The Tribal Orthodontics Program office opened officially with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Monday, Nov. 9.
Special can design of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ to be sold at WCU game
A specially-designed can of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ will be sold at Western Carolina University’s (WCU) EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7. The can, featuring WCU logos as well as the EBCI tribal seal, will be sold during the football game between WCU and Wofford at E.J. Whitmire Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Fairgrounds: You can’t always get what you want
I had the honor and privilege to be a part of the team that organized and executed the Cherokee Indian Fair for the better part of a decade.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Close Call: Part 8 of 8
Maybe you know this story already. Maybe you have felt that tug on your heart from the one who makes the invitations and reservations. Do you want to be seated at His table? Would you like reservations for eternity in Heaven?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Close Call, Part 7 of 8
A Close Call from Jesus. A solemn close call. Have you ever had a close call with Jesus to live? Are you listening?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Cherokee beats Hayesville in first round of playoffs
The Tsalagi Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Braves) hosted the Hayesville Yellowjackets in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A Football Playoffs at Ray Kinsland Stadium in Cherokee, N.C. on the windy evening of Friday, Nov. 6.
Lady Braves win first-ever Volleyball State Title
For the first time in school history, the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) won the NCHSAA 2A State Championship in volleyball on Halloween, Oct. 31, at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C
CROSS COUNTRY: Swimmer wins 2A regional; Cherokee runners qualify for state
Ogana Swimmer, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a senior at Cherokee High School, made school history when he won the 2A West Regional meet held at Kituwah on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 31.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Margaret Maxine Lambert
Margaret Maxine Lambert, 91, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
OBITUARY: Kimberly Sequoyah Wallace
Kimberly Sequoyah Wallace, age 64, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Her memory will be cherished by the family and loved ones she leaves behind. She was the daughter of the late Jessica Kay Sequoyah and of Gilbert Smith.
OBITUARY: Charles Allen Hornbuckle
Charles Allen Hornbuckle, 70, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Cherokee Hospital following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
32nd Annual Stories from the Pumpkin Patch
The thirty second Annual Stories from the Pumpkin Patch will be held Saturday, October 11th from 3pm till 8pm at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. The evening will feature several storytellers from the Jonesborough International Story Tellers Guild. These...
LampLight Theatre to present “The Advocate” in Cherokee
While many haunted attractions promise a night of terror, LampLight’s favored traveling production of “The Advocate” will besiege you long past your visit to see it. Have you ever wondered if God and Satan are real? Is there really a time we will all stand in God’s court of judgment?
12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala set for July
The 12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, which will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, promises to be “A Star-Filled Summer Night,” to celebrate healthcare and community in a festive atmosphere under the stars.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
World Premiere held for “Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane”
A world premiere of “Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane” was shown at the Thomas Auditorium Blue Ridge Community College on Unadodagwidena (Saturday), Duliisdi (Sept.) 19. The movie highlights the use of rivercane by Cherokee Basket weavers/makers.
Visit Cherokee NC upcoming events
Below is a current list of events from Visit Cherokee NC occurring during September and October in Cherokee, N.C.:
“Your nation is your family”; Sovereignty Play coming to Cherokee
“Sovereignty”, a play written by Cherokee Nation Citizen Mary Kathryn Nagle that explores the impact of the Indian Removal in present-day, is coming to Cherokee Central Schools Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
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Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
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