Lumbee bills working through Congress

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is attempting again to garner federal recognition through two identical bills currently going through the U.S. Congress. The Lumbee Recognition Act (H.R. 3650) was...

Budget Council Results – Monday, Sept. 18

  (Note: These results have been compiled by One Feather staff.  The official results and count sheets, from the TOP Office, will be posted to theonefeather.com when received later this month.)   Held Item from Thursday, Sept. 14 – Res. No. 695 (2107), TCGE...

Ensley chosen as Vice Chief

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a new Vice Chief filling an office that has sat vacant for nearly four months.  Alan “B.” Ensley, longtime Yellowhill Tribal Council representative, was selected during a vote...

Two motorcycle accidents in Park on Sunday

  (Note: This article was updated on Monday, Sept. 18 at 9:12am with new information regarding the deceased from the National Park Service.)   Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers temporarily closed park roads for two serious motorcycle accidents on Sunday...

Tribal Council Results – Thursday, Sept. 14

  (Note: These results have been compiled by One Feather staff.  The official results and count sheets, from the TOP Office, will be posted to theonefeather.com when received later this month.)   Vetoed Res. No. 692 (2017) Special Election for Vice Chief –...