NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Work hard for the right reasons:” A year in review from Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) and First Lady Hicks
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks is now a little over a year into his fourth term. Ugvwiyuhi Hicks and EBCI First Lady Marsha Hicks sat down with the One Feather to reflect on this first year in office and look forward at the overarching goals of the administration.
Wilnoty receives two counts of felony death by vehicle, murder charges dismissed
The trial in Jackson Co. Courthouse for second-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica and Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun began on Dec. 3. The trial ended in just a few days with a plea agreement from defendant Jacob Wilnoty resulting in the dismissal of two second-degree murder charges.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) changes Minors Fund Distribution plan
During their regular session on Thursday, Dec. 5, Dinilawigi passed Ord. No. 334 (2024) unanimously that changes the distribution plan from three staggered distributions to five.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee donates $70,000 to Folds of Honor
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos presented a $70,000 check to Folds of Honor on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The donation is the result of funds raised during the company’s six-week beverage fundraising event, in addition to the generous donation of $10,000 from its SALUTE Committee.
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament results
The 2022 Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament was held in Cherokee on July 8-9. A total of 232 anglers registered for the event with 55 tags being turned in out of the 237 tagged fish.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Neadeau bows out of Big Cove race
First and foremost, I would like to thank every tribal member that has taken time to speak to me, support me, and trust me as the Chief of Police, Tribal Council candidate, and as a proud EBCI tribal member.
COMMENTARY: Life was better when I could have it my way.
I am a little more than frustrated at how many corporations and business owners absolutely ignore many of the fundamentals of customer service in their businesses.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: We are to be trees of righteousness
Glory to God, He has called us to be Trees of Righteousness, meaning, “We’ve already been pruned and trained,” and that it all now begins to happen in the right way and timing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
LADIES GOLF: Lady Braves compete in regionals
Three members of the Cherokee Lady Braves golf team competed in the 1A/2A Western Golf Regional Championship at Cedar Rock Country Club in Cedar Rock on Monday, Oct. 15.
FOOTBALL: Braves defense leads way in shutout of Andrews
Cherokee’s defense held Andrews to 128 total yards and shut them out in a game on the chilly, fall evening of Friday, Oct. 12 at Ray Kinsland Stadium.
LADIES GOLF: Three Lady Braves qualify for Regional Meet
Three members of the Cherokee Lady Braves golf team have qualified for the 1A/2A West Regional competition starting Monday, Oct. 15 at Cedar Rock Golf and Country Club in Lenoir. A total of 58 young ladies will compete for the 26 spots to qualify for the state meet on Oct. 22-23 at the Foxfire Resort and Golf Club in Foxfire Village.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance
Betty Sue Feather Durance went to her heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Betty was a daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather.
OBITUARY: Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor
Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor, age 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cherokee. She was born on March 18, 1952, in Cherokee. Eva, a remarkable soul, bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
OBITUARY: Alyson L. Penland
Alyson L. Penland, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at her residence in South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late William Penland Jr. and Sharon Sequoyah.
HAPPENINGS
SCC to offer poker dealer certification course in Cherokee
If you enjoy card games and are looking for a new career, Southwestern Community College has an option worth looking into. Starting next month at the Tribal Bingo building in Cherokee, SCC will offer a poker dealer certification course that prepares students for work...
Pro office management course starts Sept. 8 at SCC
SYLVA - Beginning on Monday, Sept. 8, Southwestern Community College (SCC) will offer a professional office management course designed to help participants find employment in an office environment. Class meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec....
Turkey Shoot to benefit Senior Games participants
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OICA and SCC Heritage Arts offering fall evening classes
For more information or to register for any of these classes at the Oconaluftee Institute of Cultural Arts (OICA) or Southwestern Community College (SCC), contact Jeff Marley 497-3945 or j_marley@southwesterncc,edu. Intro to Printmaking: In this two and a half...
An interview with EBCI singer and NAMMY nominee Kyra Climbingbear
Kyra Climbingbear, an EBCI tribal member sharing time between New York City and Piscataway, NJ, has been nominated for three Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs).
WCU a sponsor of art contest on what it means to be Native
“Contemporary Native American Life” is the theme of an arts competition sponsored by Western Carolina University, Southwestern Community College and the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts in Cherokee.
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