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 for Monday, May 28 at 11am at the same location. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos) By COMMANDER LEW HARDING Sacrifice 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...
Tribal member embarks on run to Oklahoma
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF JOURNEY: Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member and founder of RezHOPE Recovery and Consulting, starts a 1,212 mile run to Oklahoma from Kituwah on the morning More...
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for April 11, 12, 18, and 23
Judgment Summary for April 11 BERNHISEL, Chad Lopez 14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Guilty Plea, 23 days jail time, credit for time served (23 days) 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – More...
Kituwah Economic Development Board discussed by Council
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF For years, leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have discussed ways to streamline the Tribe’s ability to do business free of governmental constraints. More...
Council creates language, culture center in Snowbird
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A building has been designated to house a Cherokee language immersion program in the Snowbird Community. Tribal Council passed Res. No. 208 (2018), which designates More...
Council’s media ban discussed on public radio
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A media ban, imposed by Tribal Council last month, was the topic of discussion on North Carolina Public Radio on the afternoon of Friday, April 27. Frank Stasio, More...
Cherokee Nation begins construction on new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah
CONSTRUCTION: Cherokee Nation has started construction on the new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, bringing more entertainment, dining and convention options to the area. (Rendering per Cherokee Nation) TAHLEQUAH, More...
N.C. State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits Cherokee
LEADERS: Mark Johnson (second from right), N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction, toured Cherokee Central Schools on the afternoon of Monday, April 23 with school and tribal leaders. Shown (left-right) are – More...