NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves electronic census for Tribe
Section 19 of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
General Welfare Exclusion program approved by Tribal Council
The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed Ord. No. 369 (2022), which will allow for the creation of the General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Program.
School Board reviews public health vending machines
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held its final meeting of the year this past Monday, Dec. 5.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
Christmas dinner in the Smokies
Merry Christmas!! This time of year is always my favorite. I love the lights, the songs, and the festivities, but I love the food more!
WCU graduate student working to translate Cherokee language from native newspaper
Constance Owl’s master’s degree thesis is more than a means to a graduate degree in American history. It’s a portal to understanding, and perhaps saving, a disappearing language.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos
In May, a group of enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members submitted an ordinance change to Tribal Council which will ban smoking on the gaming floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino Resort.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Toys for Tots coordinator seeking building use donation
I am the Toys For Tots (TFT) coordinator for Macon, Jackson, Swain counties in North Carolina and Rabun, Ga.
COMMENTARY: A pat on the back
It is productive and right to give pats on the back to those who we think have done us a good deed. By all means, community members and workers who contribute to the betterment of our community deserve a note of thanks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts Polar Bear meet
The first Cherokee Invitational Polar Bear meet was held at Cherokee High School on Saturday, Dec. 3.
One Feather sports coverage changes
Starting with basketball season, the Cherokee One Feather is taking a slightly different direction with its sports coverage.
FOOTBALL: Braves end season in third round
The Cherokee Braves (9-5) ended their 2016 campaign with a third round playoff loss on a chilly night in Mitchell County.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Herbert (Larce) (Buttons) George
Herbert (Larce) (Buttons) George, 66, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.
OBITUARY: Marvin Eugene Forney, Jr.
Marvin (Buster) Eugene Forney Jr., 64, of Waynesville, who resided in Sylva, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
OBITUARY: Aaron Elton Hornbuckle
Aaron Elton Hornbuckle, 43, passed peacefully at home in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 30, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Walk to End Elder Abuse
June 7 at 11am at the Tsali Manor Walking Track. Tsali Manor Senior Center is commemorating World Elder Abuse Day by hosting the walk with the theme of “Elders Matter: Support Elder Abuse Awareness”. Info: Kathy Smith 554-6860 or kathsmit@nc-cherokee.com
Benefit for Sam Panther
May 23 at the Big Cove Rec. Center. Doors open at 6:30pm, games start at 7pm. Bingo and concessions. Info: Consie Girty 736-0159
Jones-Bowman Leadership Program Stickball Game and Cornhole Tournament flyer
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