EDITORIAL: Loving the land, water, and wind

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   We are blessed to live in some of the most beautiful land in the world. Next to our people, it is our most valuable and cherished resource. The Qualla Boundary consists of our 56,000 acres of real estate, held in...

“Widespread” flu affecting Cherokee community

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Forty-eight (48) of the 50 states are experiencing “widespread” influenza (flu) activity for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 3 (the latest figures as of press time) according to the CDC.  The N.C. Department of Health...

SCC announces fall graduates

  SYLVA- More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester. Among the graduates, 15 earned Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.69 GPA), while 18 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89...

Per Capita Loan deadlines for upcoming cycle

  The EBCI Office of Budget & Finance is about to begin a new cycle of loan assistance for EBCI tribal members for the months of April – September.  If you wish to begin receiving loan assistance in the month of April, you must submit a new application to the...