EBCI Government Explained: Tribal Fishing Laws

EBCI Government Explained: Tribal Fishing Laws

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – School is winding down and summer is just around the corner, and fishing is a popular pastime on the Qualla Boundary this time of year. The Fish Cherokee website, operated by the EBCI (Eastern Band...
CCS School Board holds May meeting 

CCS School Board holds May meeting 

By BROOKLYN BROWN One Feather Reporter   CHEROKEE, N.C. – The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, May 5 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson. Co-Vice Chairperson...
OBITUARY: Richard Dean Wahnetah

OBITUARY: Richard Dean Wahnetah

Richard Dean Wahnetah, age 66, of Hamilton, N.J., passed away at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Mr. Wahnetah was a native and former resident of Cherokee, N.C. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as a dispatcher in...
CIPD Arrest Report for May 11-18, 2025

CIPD Arrest Report for May 11-18, 2025

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...