LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board congratulates Chief-Elect Hicks on Election Victory

by admin | Sep 12, 2023 | OPINIONS

On behalf of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board and hospital staff, I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Chief-Elect Michell Hicks for being elected Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Chief-Elect Hicks has shown...

Cherokee Tribal Court Criminal Docket for Sept. 20

by admin | Sep 12, 2023 | General Announcements

Cherokee Tribal Court Criminal Docket for Sept. 20 , 2023

U.S. Congressman introduces bill to withhold federal funding from state, tribal governments legalizing cannabis

by admin | Sep 12, 2023 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) said in a commentary to the Cherokee One Feather last month that he planned to propose a bill that would withhold federal funding from governments that violate federal cannabis...

Hicks, Ensley win Chief, Vice Chief races in EBCI election

by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Michell Hicks, a former three-term Principal Chief, won election to a fourth term during the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) General Election held on Thursday, Sept. 7.  With 2,254 votes, he...

National Park Service reopens Rich Mountain Road   

by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | General Announcements

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The National Park Service has reopened Rich Mountain Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park following a month-long closure that gave black bears in the area safe access to forage for necessary natural foods. August, when berry season has...