by Anthony Brown | Dec 15, 2015 | Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Known for his constant smile, incredible knowledge of sports, and a work ethic that rivals anyone on the Qualla Boundary, Will Poolaw is a fixture in the Cherokee community. He was honored for his tireless...
by Anthony Brown | Dec 14, 2015 | Front Page
The Cherokee Central Schools Cultural Department recently held its annual Honor the Elders event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. Emcee Shawn Crowe read interviews, provided by the honoree’s grandchildren and other interviewers, during the event....
by Anthony Brown | Dec 8, 2015 | Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Nell Cooper Leatherwood has been indicted on federal embezzlement charges from the Sequoyah Fund, Inc. (SFI). The Bill of Indictment lists counts including embezzlement and theft from January 2010 to Nov. 20, 2013...
by Anthony Brown | Dec 7, 2015 | Front Page
By PATRICK LAMBERT PRINCIPAL CHIEF Hello Everyone, it’s hard to believe that its already been two months since getting sworn into office. But, we haven’t let up on our drive to make as many needed changes for our employees and Cherokee families as...
by Anthony Brown | Dec 4, 2015 | Front Page
Council upholds Chief Lambert’s cannabis study veto By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The recreational use portion of a proposed cannabis feasibility study for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ended up being the study’s demise. In a...
by Anthony Brown | Dec 4, 2015 | Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Discussion and debate over a resolution asking for the EBCI Attorney General to develop an Ordinance to banish and disenroll EBCI tribal members convicted of selling or trafficking drugs turned into a discussion on...
