Saunooke Bridge officially opens

By Scott McKie B.P.  One Feather staff                   The Saunooke Bridge that connects Big Cove Road with Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 9.  The $1.75 million bridge replaces one that had fallen...

Junaluska remembered

19th Annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony held  By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff     Junaluska Leadership Council members Tait Smith (right) and Crystin Jones lay a wreath at the gravesite of famed Cherokee warrior Junaluska on Friday, Nov. 6. ROBBINSVILLE...

TABCC Budget approved after Much Debate

 Chief Hicks calls Special Tribal Council to straighten out issue   By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff   The Tribal ABC Commission (TABCC) has been the topic of discussion lately in Tribal Council.  A protest filed by Big Cove Rep. Teresa McCoy, in the form of...

Per Capita down 7%

By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff                   The per capita distribution for December for enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is down 7 percent from this time last year.  Karen Kennedy, EBCI Financial Operations director, reported to...