Cherokee police officer dies from injury on duty

  Cherokee Indian Police Department Patrol Officer Anthony “Tony” Lossiah died at Mission Hospital, in Asheville, on Tuesday, Oct. 6. He succumbed to complications stemming from an injury sustained while performing his law enforcement duties. CIPD officials...

New Council takes seats, passes six resolutions

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   The 2015-2016 Tribal Council took their seats for the first time in active session on Monday, Oct. 5 and wasted no time in approving six resolutions on various topics from appointees to the Tribal Gaming Commission to...

Lambert, Sneed take office

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Patrick Lambert became the 27th Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during an Inauguration Ceremony held at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Monday, Oct. 3.  Richie Sneed took the Oath of...