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: Stimulus paper trail
The business that does my taxes told me I needed to show confirmation letters for the economic stimulus payments I received.
UNC Asheville series to feature EBCI author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
UNC Asheville will host three virtual author lectures throughout the spring semester.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Day trading dreamer
I heard about a guy who made a ton of money buying and selling GameStop stock.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Pray, read and learn…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued…Read Psalm 112; Reread Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. Everyone has a purpose. Pastor Tim, “How do I find my purpose?” A purpose will be...
COMMENTARY: A supporter of renaming EBCI
I agree that the name ‘Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) doesn’t seem to fit quite right. It’s a thought I’ve had before, and I find the conversation interesting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Each person has a purpose…
When God got hold of Paul, everything changed and turned around. Pastor Tim said, “I don’t want to hear from anyone, ‘I’ve gone too far.’ ‘I’ve seen too much.’ ‘I’ve been into too much,’ and ‘Pastor, you don’t know what I’ve done.’
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Straughan, Teesateskie hit 1,000 pt. milestone on same night
Two Cherokee varsity basketball players hit career milestones on the same evening. Holden Straughan, Braves senior, and Tori Teesateskie, Lady Braves junior, both scored the 1,000th point of their career during games against Andrews at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves beat Murphy, remain unbeaten in Conference
The Cherokee Braves (15-3), who have already clinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title, are still unbeaten in conference play as they beat Murphy 85-65 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves top Murphy, move into tie atop Conference
Before a packed house in the Charles George Memorial Arena, the Cherokee Lady Braves (13-5) topped Murphy (21-2) on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke
Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke, age 82, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dearest friends on the full Hunter’s Moon of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Brothers in the Wind Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
Aug. 2 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community.
Sharman Taylor family reunion
Aug. 10 at the Tsali Mano Pavilion. Need cover dishes and door prizes. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208
Mountain Heritage Day recipe contest to feature sweet potatoes
This year’s 40th annual celebration of Mountain Heritage Day again will feature the traditional foods competition “A Gathering In,” where baked goods, canned and dried foods and – this year – sweet potato recipes will vie for ribbons on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Western Carolina University campus.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wade takes helm of Cultural Arts Center
Yona Wade recently took the helm of the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center at the Cherokee Central Schools.
The Only Good Indian
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"Love, Lies & Lullabies"
Sullivan & Day present 15 round dance songs on “Love, Lies & Lullibies”
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