NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug bust in McDonald’s parking lot
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with the driver slumped over the steering wheel in the McDonald’s parking lot on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 7:26 a.m.
Police Commission discusses major drug bust and CIPD staffing
Assist. Chief of Police Josh Taylor was present to provide the CIPD report, ALE report, and to field questions from the Commission. He began by discussing the collaborative drug operation that was held in Cherokee the week of per capita and GenWell distribution, from May 30 through June 2.
CIPD coordinates multi-agency operation
On May 30 through June 2, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), with the assistance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE), coordinated a multi-agency interdiction operation that involved 17 law enforcement agencies that totaled 115 law enforcement officers. This operation was conducted during the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) per capita paycheck disbursement week.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces fall 2020 grants
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond.
Museum to name room in memory of T.J. Holland
T.J. Holland held a wealth of knowledge about Cherokee history and culture, and he shared that information with anyone interested in learning.
Thank you from the Bradley family
The family of Juke (Walter) Bradley would like to thank everyone for their prayers, food donations, wood donations, tobacco for the fire, our very dedicated Fire Keeper who kept the fire going for four days, and kind words during our very hard time. We...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s getting better all the time
“I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, A little better all the time.”
COMMENTARY: Your vote is important in the primary
Early voting started Thursday, April 28 for Swain County residents at Birdtown Gym in Cherokee and Swain County Board of Elections in Bryson City.
COMMENTARY: Reader supports free Park parking passes for tribal members
It was in the One Feather that I first learned about the Proposed Fee Changes for the GSMNP for 2023, including the implementation of Parking Fees.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League game schedule (Dec. 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League game schedule (Dec. 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League practice schedule (Dec. 27, 28)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League practice schedule (Dec. 27, 28)
ON THE SIDELINES: Unity through diversity will guide future of sports
It’s not every day that you get to meet and talk with an Olympic champion.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney
Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 surrounded by her family.
OBITUARY: Rachel Mathews Mathis
Rachel Mathews Mathis, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
OBITUARY: Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey
Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey, 77, of 71 Hyatt Cove Rd. in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 while at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
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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