NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Hicks, Ensley win Chief, Vice Chief races in EBCI election
Michell Hicks, a former three-term Principal Chief, won election to a fourth term during the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) General Election held on Thursday, Sept. 7.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Swimmer thanks Yogi Crowe Scholarship
Shiyo, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Yogi Crowe board members for providing me with financial assistance during this passed semester. Like many students across the nation, my school year was altered tremendously because of the COVID pandemic....
Tribal member to hand-cycle Trail of Tears route
More than five years ago, Maranda Bradley’s life changed forever.
Cherokee Heritage motivates academic journey
Chaminade junior Alexis Lambert loves to see history come alive through culture.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does God have planned?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued from last week…Read Acts 16: 16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. There is a God in Heaven Who knows how to keep and preserve those He loves, those whom...
COMMENTARY: Never be afraid to listen.
We are not immune to fear of criticism hear on the Qualla Boundary. If you happen to be in a profession where you provide a public service or deliver a product to the public, there is always going to be someone who is not pleased with one or the other. Indeed, you cannot please all of the people all of the time.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does your life tell us?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Acts 16:16-34 I remember when I was a kid. I had always wanted to be a fireman. The Lord had given me that dream. So, I ended up working for the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Highlands, teams win fifth in a row
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams swept visiting Highlands in games at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the rainy evening of Friday, Jan. 12. – their fifth consecutive wins.
ON THE SIDELINES: Comebacks embody the hope of sports
This past Monday, most of us sports fans watched the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Anglers coming to Cherokee to compete for spot on Fly Fishing Team USA
Anglers from around the country will be fishing local waters in Cherokee to qualify for Fly-Fishing Team USA from Jan. 13-14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard James McCoy
Richard James McCoy, 77, also known as “Greasy”, of the Birdtown Community, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Rosalie M. Lopez
Rosalie M. Lopez, age 48, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in the Big Cove community on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
OBITUARY: Edna Earl Johnson-Carrol
Edna Earl Johnson-Carrol, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie “Cool Breeze” Carroll; daughter, Lasheena Carroll-Wollen (Wesley); one grandchild and her dog, Bear. Edna was preceded in death...
HAPPENINGS
Public Notice: Smoke Testing of Sanitary Sewer System
Goose Creek Baptist Church nightly services
Starting Aug. 4 at 6:30pm. Visiting Preacher will be Brother George Polecat from Oklahoma. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cherokee Heritage Festival to be held at Red Clay
The public is invited to join the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee Nation (Okla.), and staff of the Red Clay State Park in Tennessee for the inaugural Cherokee Heritage Festival on Aug. 2-3 at the Park. The theme of the event is “Persistence, Resistance and Perseverance: The Formation of the Eastern Band”.
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