Beloved Men presented with Congressional Records
HERO: Beverly Elliot (right), a representative from Congressman Mark Meadows’ office, presents former Principal Chief and EBCI Beloved Man Robert S. Youngdeer with a plaque in the Tribal Council Chambers on the morning of Wednesday, June 6 that contains a Congressional Record of Chief Youngdeer that was read in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier More...
Cherokee High School graduates largest class in school history
ELATION: Jami Lossie (right) shows pure joy as the Cherokee High School Class of 2018 is declared official graduates during a commencement exercise at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the morning of Saturday, June 2. (SCOTT More...
Remember the Removal Riders start their journey
JOURNEY: The 2018 Remember the Removal Riders gathered at Kituwah Mound on the evening of Friday, June 1 for a send-off ceremony in their honor. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos) By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE More...
Alcohol referendum defeated, voter turnout low
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Just over 25 percent (25.56%) of the registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians turned out to vote in the alcohol referendum on Thursday, May 31. More...
Groundbreaking held for solar farm at Valley River
GROUNDBREAKING: Tribal officials and project officials break ground on the new solar farm at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino on Tuesday, May 29. Shown (left-right) are – Tribal Council Chairman Adam Wachacha, More...
PFC Charles George exhibit opens at Museum of the Cherokee Indian
UNVEILING: Members of the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 unveil the new PFC Charles George exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos) By More...
Post 143 hosts Memorial Day observance
MEMORIAL: Former Principal Chief Robert S. Youngdeer salutes the flag during the playing of the National Anthem at a Memorial Day observance event, hosted by the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143, at the More...
Memorial Day Remembrance scheduled in Cherokee
WREATH: Maj. William Underwood and SFC Clifford Long, both U.S. Army veterans, prepare to lay a wreath during last year’s Memorial Day observance at the Yellowhill Veterans Cemetery. This year’s event is scheduled More...
Settlement investigation complete, no wrongdoing found
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Tribal Council launched an investigation in January following a settlement payout to seven former employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. That investigation More...
Five issues discussed at Town Hall Meeting
MEETING: Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed (seated at table far left) speaks during a Town Hall Meeting held on the evening of Tuesday, May 15 at The Gathering Place on the campus of Cherokee Central Schools. Shown More...