School Board discusses SROs and school safety

School Board discusses SROs and school safety

By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Reporter   The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met with several guests on Monday, Nov. 7 and covered a number of subjects. One of the extended topics of discussion was with Cherokee Indian Police Dept. (CIPD)...
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up

Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located...
Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in...