by admin | Mar 14, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR Heavy rains over the last few months have few months have resulted in larger than average maintenance needs on Hwy 19 (Soco Road), particularly on the Cherokee side of Soco Mountain. A recent message on tribal email...
by admin | Mar 14, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
Following is a list of unofficial candidates for offices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, per the Cherokee Election Board, pending background checks and certifications. Principal Chief Teresa McCoy Richie Sneed Carroll “Peanut” Crowe Phillip...
by admin | Mar 12, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Many more members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians may soon have access to high speed internet thanks to a purchase by Tribal Council. During their Budget Council session on Tuesday, March 12, Tribal Council...
by admin | Mar 12, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
The Swain County Democratic Party Whittier-Cherokee precinct met recently to elect officers and delegates to the County Convention. New Precinct officers are Chair Brenda Donargo from Whittier, Vice Chair Salina Lee from Cherokee, and Secretary Mary Herr from...
by admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By RICHARD G. SNEED PRINCIPAL CHIEF The role of Principal Chief is multi-faceted, at times intensely challenging, but also amazingly rewarding. It is an honor to represent our Cherokee people, and I work to do so with our most vulnerable always in my...
by admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF New legislation in the North Carolina Senate could bring sports wagering to tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). State Sen. Jim Davis introduced S.B. 154 Authorize Sports Wagering on Tribal...