NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council overrides veto on golf course hotel funding
The construction project for a hotel at the Sequoyah National Golf Club will continue. With Res. No. 373 (2022), an additional $15.5 million was approved by Tribal Council during its Aug. 4 session, but Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed vetoed that measure on Aug. 30.
“Historic day”: First female Cherokee Chief of Police sworn-in
After serving in the interim spot since late June, Carla Neadeau has been appointed and was officially sworn-in as the Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept. (CIPD) on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 1.
Council approves $1 million budget for Veterans Cemetery
The memory of two Cherokee heroes will forever endure at a cemetery bearing their name which is currently being developed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program honors participants
The 2019 Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program cohort members completed the year-long program on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Park Volunteer receives Regional Recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Thursday, Sept. 26 that dedicated Park Volunteer, Jim Goddard, has won the National Park Service Southeast Regional Hartzog Award for Enduring Service.
Cherokee named in AARP’s top fall destinations listing
From sipping on apple cider to hiking through the woods while leaves fall around you, fall has its share of cozy moments. Cherokee, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, has been named one of the best fall destinations in a recent survey by the AARP.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Cherokee needs a downtown parking garage…yesterday!
Downtown Cherokee needs a parking garage to serve both the business district (aka downtown) and the cultural district, and it needs it now…actually yesterday.
COMMENTARY: The Second Shot
Roughly four weeks ago, I received my first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine inoculation. Wednesday, Feb. 24, I went in for the second shot.
COMMENTARY: Rep. Clampitt responds to One Feather commentary
A recent opinion post in the Cherokee One Feather by Angela Lewis entitled “COMMENTARY: That would never happen here” has prompted this state representative to again reaffirm my support of the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Over 800 participate in Cherokee Harvest race
The annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K event was held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1.
ON THE SIDELINES: Column is transitioning to a community-wide piece
This will be the last “On the Sidelines” column, but it will not be the last column I write…I’m transitioning it from a sports only column to one that covers the entire community.
FOOTBALL: Braves fall to Bulldogs in conference opener
Cherokee (3-3) went to .500 on the season as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Sept. 23. The Bulldogs (5-1) topped the Braves, riddled with injuries in several key positions, by a score of 42-13.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Dorothy Jean Ledford
Dorothy Jean Ledford, 74, of Lexington and formerly of Cherokee, went home to be with her ancestors on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
OBITUARY: Agnes Wolfe
Agnes Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. She was born in Cherokee to the late Charles and Cecelia Johnson.
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor
Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mason Walkingstick and Lucy Walkingstick.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week – week of May 15
Cherokee High School Athletic Banquet
May 23 at 6pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. In addition to the regular awards, a special ceremony will be conducted to officially retire the jerseys of Rod Cooper and the late John Davis. All friends, family, former coaches and teammates are invited...
2014 Cherokee Pow Wows planned
“Growing Ones” Youth Pow Wow. May 23-25 at Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Grand entries – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, Sunday at 1pm. Head Dance Judge: Will Tushka. MC: Ric Bird. Arena Director: Keith Sharphead. Host Northern Drum: Birdtown Crossing. ...
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