NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
Today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state.
Planning Board holds July meeting
The Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met Tuesday, July 30 to hear monthly updates from Becky Bowe, the manager of EBCI Project Management Office.
Cherokee Police Commission holds July meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met at the Health and Human Services building July 26. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gene Tunney Crowe (Tsisqwohi, Birdtown).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CMS Principal completes Leadership Program
Joel Creasman, principal of Cherokee Middle School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association (NCPAPA) and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.)
Cherokee Summer Carnival returning
After a long year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Cherokee Summer Carnival returns to the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on July 6-17. Promoters have announced that C & M Southern Midways from Eastabogo, Ala. will field almost 30 amusement rides, games, and food units that will feature some of the newest rides in the amusement industry.
Tribal member admitted to N.C. State Bar
Mara Nelson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar Association. After passing the bar exam recently, Nelson took the oath of office to enter the bar from District 30B Superior Court Judge Bradley Letts, also an EBCI tribal member, on the morning of Tuesday, June 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Our community…and the world…is watching
Recent events bring up a truth that bears constant remembrance and reminder. It was beat into my head during my education in business and marketing and has been borne out for decades in my career; “Perception is reality”.
COMMENTARY: Power supply
Lew Harding, Post 143 commander, praised the One Feather for speaking truth to power. We, at the newspaper, believe that the power is our tribal community, the citizens, and members of the Eastern Band Cherokee.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rich or poor, eternity is forever
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Luke 16:19-31; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16; Can we each be going to Heaven as wealthy men? Or are we going to be among those who are to be destined to be...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves looking for big year through unity, teamwork
This year’s Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team is not the tallest team out there, but what they lack in stature they more than make up for in grit, determination, and unity.
SENIOR GAMES: Cherokee seniors rack up medals at State Games
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well represented at the N.C. Senior State Games this year. Medals were won in many various sports including track and field, basketball, shuffleboard, bocci ball, bowling, golf, and more.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert finishes 15th at state meet
Darius Lambert, a junior member of the Cherokee High School cross country team, finished 15th in the boys 1A state cross country championship at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 4.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Justin Lee Salinas
Justin Lee Salinas, age 33, of Cherokee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1990, in Lexington, N.C. to Daniel Lee Salinas and Angelea Christine Jones Salinas.
OBITUARY: Harriett Roberta Crowe Rice
Harriett Roberta Crowe Rice, age 82, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. She is the daughter of the late, Edwin Clement Endros-Crowe and Cinda Reed.
OBITUARY: Aniyah Christine Sampson
Aniyah Christine Sampson, age 9, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Fall Indianpreneurship Classes
Aug. 5 – Oct. 7 (Tuesday nights from 6-9pm). Attendance is required. $60 fee to cover cost of the book. Info or to register: Kimberly Winchester 554-6719 or kimbwinc@nc-cherokee.com
$50,000 available to help save North Carolina’s Hemlocks
WNC Communities has announced a new awards program offering $50,000 to help support efforts to restore hemlocks to long-term health throughout North Carolina. The awards program is a part of the new Hemlock Restoration Initiative, a cooperative effort launched by...
SRPO seeking comments on transportation projects
Southwestern Rural Planning Organization’s draft list of transportation projects to receive local Prioritization points will be posted online at www.regiona.org/spot/ no later than close of business on Thursday, July 3. Alternatively, hard copies will be available on...
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