NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee School Board addresses employee appeal
Most of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss an ‘employee appeal’. The Board moved into closed session around 6 p.m. and the meeting was not complete until approximately 10 p.m., according to School Board assistant Terri Bradley.
Single-vehicle crash on the Spur results in passenger fatality
Single-vehicle crash on the Spur results in passenger fatality
Vax for Cash Lottery winners for Nov. 9
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 9 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This list is provided to the One Feather by the EBCI Public Health and Human Service Division.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.
Acclaimed Cherokee artist passes away at 61
Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional Cherokee basketry frequently utilizing photographs and images to make her splints.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 fall cycle grants
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 grants for fall 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UNC building should be renamed after Henry Owl
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is in the process of renaming buildings.
EDITORIAL: Protecting your freedom of speech
Tribal Council heard the Cherokee One Feather Editorial Board on an ordinance change on Thursday, July 9 that will further protect the rights of free speech and free press.
COMMENTARY: I propose changing the name of Jackson County to Jackson County
Nationwide, we are seeing statues of slave owners come down and names regarded as racist being changed, and I propose that Jackson County, North Carolina change its name to Jackson County.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves 21-0
The Mitchell Mountaineers (2-0) spoiled Cherokee’s home opener on Friday, Aug. 26 with a 21-0 defeat of the Braves (1-1).
JV FOOTBALL: Braves get opening day road win at Hayesville
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-0) got their 2016 campaign started off well on a hot and humid night in Hayesville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Protect your noggin’
If you know me or read my column regularly, you know I’m a huge fan of the Olympic Games.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Noland Crowe
Noland Crowe, 51, of the Yellowhill Community of Cherokee, and most recently of Manning, S.C., passed away unexpectedly at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lynda Saunooke
Lynda Saunooke, 79, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Furman Douglas Smith-Crowe
Furman Douglas Smith-Crowe, 71 of Cherokee, passed Dec. 18, 2020 after battling illness for the past several months.
HAPPENINGS
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. ...
Benefit for Freeman Littlejohn
May 20 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Chili and frybread $6.50; $7 with drink. Proceeds will go towards medical expenses.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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