NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Medina sentenced to federal prison for firearms offense and assault offenses
Martin Medina, 32, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for a firearms offense, assaulting federal officers, and assault with intent to commit murder, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina on Friday, April 12, 2024.
EBCI to host NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention in June
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the 2024 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace from June 1-6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C.
WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding
Throughout Western North Carolina, there is a critical need for pediatric psychologists to conduct testing and provide other resources needed for children to be successful in and out of the classroom.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff Shana Bushyhead Condill was announced as the new executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in June and says she has hit the ground running. Shana Condill, new executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos makes $70,000 Donation to Folds of Honor
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos has announced the company will donate $70,000 to support Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that assists military families by providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members.
Tribal member named to statewide nonprofit board
Juanita Wilson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is one of five people selected statewide this year who were elected to membership in the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (NCCNP).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Enough is enough – Bad behavior by coaches, parents, and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in lack of Christmas lights
It’s disappointing that our town’s usual Christmas Lights displays aren’t even up yet. All you see is the lights on the (Oconaluftee) Island and on a few lightpoles here and there throughout town.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Missing the Christ of Christmas
A familiar decoration at Christmas is the Nativity Scene. Some people adorn their homes with small statues or their yards with large, illumined figures of the Nativity. We know the characters all too well.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Shawn Crowe, “The Announcer of the Braves”
If you’ve set foot in the Charles George Memorial Arena for a basketball game, chances are you’ve heard the booming, always entertaining, voice of Shawn Crowe, an EBCI tribal member.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves cruise in first round game
Raylen Bark, Lady Braves sophomore point guard, hit an inside shot seven seconds into the game and Cherokee (17-6) rolled from that point on as they cruised over Hiwassee Dam 71-52 on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 20.
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestlers compete at state
Three members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team competed at the state tournament held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 16-17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Aniyah Christine Sampson
Aniyah Christine Sampson, age 9, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Jacobs
Mary Ann Jacobs, age 87, of Cherokee N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. She lived in Cherokee; Suitland, Md.; and Chandler, Ariz. before returning to the mountains with her husband Harvey in 1998.
OBITUARY: Henry Robert Youngdeer
Henry Robert Youngdeer, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Mission Hospital following an extended illness.
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
Tribal Member walks the Red Carpet
Constance Owl, an EBCI tribal member living in Murphy, got the opportunity to walk her first red carpet in Hollywood, California on Sunday, April 11 at the annual Young Actor’s Award ceremony held at The Beverly Grand hotel in Studio City.
Tribal Member breaking into Hip Hop on his terms
Uno (real name Matt Bryant), is an EBCI tribal member who is determined to make it in the hip hop world on his terms.
Trudell shines in "Lines from a Mined Mind"
A review of Santee Sioux John Trudell’s latest poetic work “Lines from a Mined Mind.”
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