NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Technology and cannabis were discussed at the monthly Cherokee Police Commission meeting.
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
EBCI voters approve mixed beverage sales
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have approved a referendum authorizing mixed beverage permits to be issued on tribal lands by the TABCC (Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission). During the General Election on Thursday, Sept. 7, voters approved the referendum by a margin of 2,389 to 1,113.
U.S. Congressman introduces bill to withhold federal funding from state, tribal governments legalizing cannabis
Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) said in a commentary to the Cherokee One Feather last month that he planned to propose a bill that would withhold federal funding from governments that violate federal cannabis law. He introduced the Stop Pot Act on Friday, Sept. 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Why tip?
I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip.
Firehouse Subs opening location in Cherokee
Firehouse Subs is opening a new location in Cherokee in Saunooke Village at 17 Big Cove Road, making it the first Firehouse Subs in Indian Country.
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters
Cherokee High School Honor Rolls – 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: This world is not the same…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8 How many of us have realized this world we live in is not the same world in which we grew up? If a person is real young, they might...
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion applied equally under law?
Since 2000, there have been 145 people excluded from tribal lands and life. As far as we can determine, none of those have been enrolled members of the Eastern Cherokee people. That’s 6.7 people on average for the 22 years that the law has been in force.
COMMENTARY: Seeing Red
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services Division has been diligent in providing statistics to let us know how many of us have been infected and affected by COVID-19. They have also made certain that we know where to test, how to vaccinate, and who should vaccinate.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Tribal nations should be represented at the Olympics
Like I’ve written about before, my family is really into winter sports.
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie, Tisho named first team All-District
Tori Teesateskie, a junior at Cherokee High School, and Shay Tisho, a senior at Smoky Mountain, both EBCI tribal members, have been named to the All-District 12 first team (western North Carolina) by the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association.
BASKETBALL: Three Cherokee players, other tribal members on All-Star roster
Three players from Cherokee High School and three other EBCI tribal members at other schools will participate in the annual Blue-White All-Star Game on Saturday, March 17 at 6pm at Enka High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: Regina Watty
Regina Watty, age 54, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Jon Tanoli Jessan George
Jon Tanoli Jessan George, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Harold Cecil Rogers Sr.
Harold Cecil Rogers Sr., 87, of St. Mary’s, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for September
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 12 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 26 Please check with the Enrollment Officer...
Casting Call for Native American teen male
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Area Band wins “Last Band Standing” contest
Area band Big House Radio recently won the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by WNC Magazine and the Orange Peel.
NACF announces Grants for Native Artists
A new foundation dedicated to Native American art and culture wants to help artists and communities by offering grants in three areas.
Tribal Member participates in Congressional Art Competition
Madison Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the festivities for the 29th Annual Congressional Art Competition held on Thursday, June 17.
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