NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (July 16)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
Three new ordinances submitted during July Dinilawigi (Tribal Council)
Three new ordinances were submitted during the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) regular session on Thursday, July 10.
Cherokee Fire & Rescue Dept. commended for high state rating
Following a recent inspection by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, the Cherokee Fire & Rescue Dept. (CFD) has received a rating that ranks them in the top percentages in both the state and the nation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Thank you letter from Miss Cherokee Scarlett Guy
ᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ ᎩᎦᎨ ᏓᏆᏙ ᏃᎴ ᏧᏂᎩᎶᏍᏗ ᏚᏂᏂᏗ ᏑᏓᎵᏁ ᏥᎨᏒ ᏔᎵ ᎢᏯᎦᏴᎵ ᏔᎵᏍᎪ Ꮶ ᎤᏕᏘᏴᏌᏗᏒ ᎠᎨᏯ ᎠᎾᎵᏙᎩᏯᏍᎬ ᎠᏆᏓᏔᎶᏒ.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee needs to prepare for NCAI
In November 2023, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the Shawnee Tribe, and the Ute Indian Tribe proposed two amendment changes for NCAI’s membership eligibility requirements, which would restrict voting and individual membership to federally recognized tribes.
COMMENTARY: We need to move cautiously forward
As the current government moves closer to a tribal information portal, these are thoughts that every community member needs to consider.
FAITH COMMENTARY: A soldier’s perspective (Part Two of Two)
”Thou, therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1-3
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Colin Crowe leads by example
Following the final game of the season, it was time for the Mustangs to find new leaders.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee Biathlon would be a neat sport for Indian Fair
My wife and I are huge sports fans, and we frequently find ourselves gravitating towards lesser-known sports.
ON THE SIDELINES: Raylen Bark exudes confidence, leadership on and off the court
Some athletes excel in their sport and are leaders on the court or field, and others lead in the athletic world as well as in the classroom and in their community – Raylen Bark falls into the second category.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph (Joe) Robert Scherer
Joseph (Joe) Robert Scherer, age 41, born July 9, 1982 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024 at his home in St. Clair Shores, Mich.
OBITUARY: Lucille Radford Washington
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Lucille Radford Washington, who lived a full and beautiful life for 104 years. She peacefully left our world on June 25, 2024, in her home in Mooresville, N.C., surrounded by her loved ones.
OBITUARY: Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins
Jerry Michael “Mike” Jenkins, 53, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host meeting on firewood pests
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are hosting public meetings to provide information about firewood pests and forest threats. Meetings will be held on Monday, Dec. 8 from 5-6p.m. at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Administrative Building near...
The Cherokee Fitness Complex Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Cherokee Fitness Complex will be open on the following days as listed below: 11/26/14 5:00am-4:00pm (weather permitting) 11/29/14 9:00am-2:00pm If you have any questions please call (828)-554-6494.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Circuit Event
Two seats to the WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit National Championship are up for grabs as Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host a Circuit Event from Nov. 27 – Dec. 8.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Scott McCreery returning to Harrah’s Cherokee
Since coming into the national spotlight in 2011, Garner, NC native Scotty McCreery quickly emerged as country music's most successful new artist. McCreery's first studio album, Clear As Day, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts,...
WCU’s Mainstage Season includes musicals, tragedy – and zombies
A series of theatrical productions designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats is scheduled for the 2013-14 Stage and Screen Mainstage Season at Western Carolina University – and one features a new role for a Broadway actor.
Lynard Skynard to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven in Last of a Dyin' Breed, their most recent release on Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records from August, 2012. It is the kind of record guaranteed to feed the needs of...
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