Rivercane revitalized at Rivers Edge Park

  CLYDE – Haywood Waterways received a $3,600 grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to plant river cane at River’s Edge Park in Clyde. The purpose is to promote the availability of natural resources to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)...

Dunn named to MANNA Board 

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF    The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be represented on the board of directors of a major regional food distribution organization.  Frank Dunn, an EBCI tribal member and the manager of the EBCI Tribal...

Tribal member graduates U.S.M.C. basic training 

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF    Ki Ree French, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Big Cove Community, has followed in the proud tradition of Native Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.  He graduated, with Platoon...

Thank you to the people who helped with fundraiser

Siyo nigada, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to our people. This past Saturday, Dec. 5 we held a benefit tamale sale for my son, Lakai Martinez. The money we raised will go toward travel and expenses for his heart surgery scheduled for Dec. 11. Thanks to...

Swimmer thanks Yogi Crowe Scholarship

  Shiyo, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Yogi Crowe board members for providing me with financial assistance during this passed semester. Like many students across the nation, my school year was altered tremendously because of the COVID pandemic....