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LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board congratulates Chief-Elect Hicks on Election Victory
On behalf of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board and hospital staff, I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Chief-Elect Michell Hicks for being elected Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes our speech and behaviors
Sanctification is a process. How does one do that?
COMMENTARY: Every story has a grain of truth.
As you all know, the One Feather is running our story contest this year. We do it around the fall season because spooky stories seem to fit best during this time, and it allows the writers to be more creative and inventive as they bring us their great storytelling.
COMMENTARY: Reasons to vote “yes” for adult use cannabis
On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Cherokee people will cast a historic vote regarding the legalization of cannabis for adult use (persons 21 and over). Qualla Enterprises respectfully encourages a YES vote for the reasons below.
COMMENTARY: No benefit to recreational use of marijuana
There is no benefit whatsoever when it comes to recreational use of marijuana. Not one.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes in Speech and Behaviors
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate Read 1 Peter 3:15 The Word says, “We’ve had a heart that was as black as coal.” This teaches me I was lost and had no hope. We should ask ourselves, “Was I lost and...
COMMENTARY: A note of encouragement on cannabis policy to the Cherokee people
One of the driving factors that appears to unite North Carolina’s leaders in Raleigh and the federal leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives is the constant desire to fight the same battles over and over again, no matter the destructive consequences.
LETTER: Chief Sneed weighs in on Rep. Edwards’ commentary on cannabis
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