NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Co. man sentenced to decades in prison for trafficking drugs
A Cherokee County man who sold large quantities of illegal drugs out of a Canton hotel room will spend, at minimum, one month shy of 44 years in state prison.
Haywood Co. man sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder
A Haywood County man who killed a baby left in his care will spend the remainder of his life in prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
EBCI tribal member to serve as vice president of tribal food organization
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of two eastern federally recognized tribes that participates in SWIFT (Southwest Indian Food for Tribes), and now a tribal member will serve that organization as its vice president.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
American Legion Auxiliary – What is the Auxiliary?
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is a Tribe whose members have a strong sense of fighting for freedom. We are lucky to have so many veterans!
Crowe to seek Miss Rodeo Washington title
Devalyn Crowe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a Yakama Nation descendant, is seeking the Miss Rodeo Washington 2020 title at the pageant scheduled for Oct. 10-12.
WCU and A-B Tech Memorandum displays progression of local education
Western Carolina University (WCU) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, July 8. It “guarantees admission to WCU for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements spelled out in the document.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Economic Diversification – Are we there yet?
We have been saying it for years. The Tribe needs to diversify. For years, for decades, we have talked about how much we need to diversify.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions rationale behind being a sovereign nation
I understand there are details within the notion of a “sovereign nation”, yet as long as we continue to push for that over and above the greater good, we are continually going to be seen as a lower class of Americans.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Ready or Not, Here I Come,” Jesus said.
Jesus has told us that the Authority for the healing of others, has already been given to each believer. He has chosen those who are following Him, to be the ones letting others know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Panther signs to play at Carson-Newman
Kennan Panther, Braves senior linebacker, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, April 6 to play football at Carson-Newman University this fall.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee players named to ACT’s All-WNC team
Several Cherokee High School players, as well as several EBCI tribal members at other schools, were selected to the Asheville Citizen-Times All-WNC basketball team.
Cherokee Runners elect officers, donate to Cancer Support Group
Cherokee Runners held their annual meeting on March 19 to elect new officers and make plans for the coming year.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Anthony Ray Toineeta
Anthony Ray Toineeta, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 in Charlotte. He was born and raised in Cherokee and resided in Lancaster, S.C. Anthony is survived by the love of his life Ashley Caldwell; parents, Bruce and Sunshine Toineeta; sister,...
OBITUARY: Roberta Denise Owle
Roberta Denise Owle, 52, of the Yellow Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord and her dad, Joseph Owle, on Monday, July 26, 2021. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Martha Sherrill of Cherokee and the late Joseph Owle. She is survived by five...
OBITUARY: Phyliss Louise Ramsey Queen
Phyliss Louise Ramsey Queen, 85, of Cherokee, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on May 19, 1936 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Milburn and Elizabeth Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Verna Bradley...
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Friday, May 2 Wednesday, May 7 Friday, May 9 Wednesday, May 14 Friday, May 16 Wednesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 28 Friday, May 30 Monday, June 2 Tuesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday,...
‘An Evening with Shane Bitney Crone’ set for April 24 at WCU
“An Evening with Shane Bitney Crone” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the Blue Ridge Conference Room of Western Carolina University’s Balsam Hall.
Mollie Blankenship’s 95th Birthday
April 26 from 2-3:30pm at the Yellowhill Community Building.
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