NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital lab working diligently amid pandemic
The laboratory staff at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is aiding in the process of coronavirus (COVID-19) test sample collection and preparation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) community.
Engineering students triple WCU’s output of face shields for medical worker use in pandemic
Students from Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology have checked out 3D printers from the university and are using them from home to help produce face shields for use by health care professionals during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Remember the Removal riders training through quarantine
The 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on this year’s Remember the Removal ride are continuing their training during the current COVID-19 quarantine situation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Tribe mourns the loss of a true champion
Cherokee One Feather Editorial Board A dark cloud fell over the Qualla Boundary and the entirety of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Friday morning as word spread about the tragic death of a young tribal member who was a true champion in life. Anthony...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is there a hidden mystery inside?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Haggai 1:14; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 “God is looking for men and women in whom to stir up in their spirit their righteousness, holiness, and in stirring up...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader supportive of medical marijuana
I am a journalist born in Laurinburg and I now live in Allentown, Pa. where there is legal medical marijuana. It is grown in the state and provides a lot of jobs. The pot is sold through dispensary locations. In the state capital, Harrisburg, the Department of...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves win conference tournament, Lady Braves second in girls
The Cherokee Braves (18-8) won their second Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament title in a row on Friday, Feb. 17.
ON THE SIDELINES: Look mommy…a dinosaur!
My wife, daughter, and I enjoy watching YouTube videos featuring the paranormal or cryptid creatures. Last night, while watching one entitled “real dinosaur caught on tape”,
CHS hosts Fall Athletic Banquet
The Cherokee High School Athletic Department hosted a Fall Sports Athletic Awards Banquet at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 12. Following are the awards that were given in each fall sport: Varsity Cheerleading * Most Valuable...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ronnie Steven Swisher
Ronnie Steven Swisher passed away on Friday, Feb. 4.
OBITUARY: Charlie Toineeta
Charlie Toineeta, 71, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
OBITUARY: Cecil D. Queen
Cecil Doc Queen, age 85, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Cecil was born in Whittier and later moved to Detroit, Mich. in the early 1950s where he married his sweetheart Julia and began his family.
HAPPENINGS
New summer hours for Cherokee Life Center as of June 16
Monday – Thursday: 5am – 8pm Friday – 5am – 6pm Saturday – 9am – 2pm
Park’s Look Rock Tower and Trail closed June 16-20
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the observation tower and access trail at Look Rock, located on the Foothills Parkway in Blount County, Tenn., will be closed to visitors from Monday, June16 to Friday, June 20. The closure is required for...
Fight Lab 39 MMA Event to be held at Harrah’s Cherokee
Fight night returns to Cherokee with Fight Lab 39. Featuring 10-12 action-packed, mixed martial Arts bouts, the Fight Lab MMA is renowned for their wall to wall aggression, action, gogo-dancing ring girls and unique form of entertainment. Whether you are a seasoned...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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