NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Big Cove Tribal Council candidates respond to issues
The Cherokee One Feather invited all candidates in the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election to weigh in on various topics. Each candidate was given a 250-word limit per topic. Below are the responses we received by our deadline. Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot per the EBCI Board of Elections.
Vice Chief candidates respond to issues
The Cherokee One Feather invited all candidates in the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election to weigh in on various topics. Each candidate was given a 250-word limit per topic. Below are the responses we received by our deadline. Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot per the EBCI Board of Elections.
Principal Chief candidates respond to issues
The Cherokee One Feather invited all candidates in the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election to weigh in on various topics. Each candidate was given a 250-word limit per topic. Below are the responses we received by our deadline. Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot per the EBCI Board of Elections.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Thank you Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship
I would like to take this opportunity to show my appreciation to the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship for funding me Fall Semester 2020.
THANK YOU: Lambert says thank you to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
Siyo, my name is Jessica Rose Lambert. I am the daughter of Kimlyn Sneed Lambert and the late Douglas Allen Lambert.
Children’s book honoring EBCI Beloved People available for free download
A new children’s book will allow kids to learn about the Beloved Men and Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Political Theatre
My kneejerk reaction to these 10 minutes of the workings of our government was that I wished that the Chairperson had a media panic button or kill switch to disable the cameras and audio. I was embarrassed for our Tribe.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The enemy’s focus…beware and be a courageously bold warrior
The Truth is, it’s the enemy’s focus on us in the Church that can highlight any problems we have seen lately.
Message from Chief Sneed re: Kituwah Society Guiding Principle (part two)
This message is Part 2 of the message about the Kituwah Society Guiding Principle: Strengthen one another with encouraging words and all that you do. Today I wanted to talk about encouraging one another.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: BRAVES WIN STATE TITLE
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could keep the Braves from their appointed round of picking up their first state title this weekend.
FOOTBALL: Braves named to All-Star rosters
Several senior members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team have been named to different All-Star game rosters.
FOOTBALL: Cherokee on to state title game; Braves best Mountaineers in regional final
For the first time in 39 years, Cherokee (13-1) will be playing for a shot at a state football title.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney
Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney, age 60, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Axelong
Robert Lee Axelong, 75, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday morning July 14, 2022.
OBITUARY: Jimmy (Bo) Craig
Jimmy (Bo) Craig, 64, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Park summer closings for historic preservation efforts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Historic Preservation Crew announced an updated timeline for repairs to the Hiram Caldwell House in Cataloochee in addition to upcoming closures for the Noah Bud Ogle Cabin along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and partial closures...
Centennial Celebration of North Carolina Cooperative Extension
July 31 from 11am – 2pm at the EBCI Cooperative Extension office. Info: Lavita Lambert 554-6939, lavilamb@nc-cherokee.com
Benefit Breakfast
July 18 at 7am at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Money raised will be used to purchase a new funeral tent. $5/plate for biscuits and gravy, bacon or sausage, eggs, and milk or juice.
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