NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
SCC partners with Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority to fill essential training needs
Like many healthcare systems and facilities across the country, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has a tremendous need for trained and skilled professionals – particularly Certified Medical Assistants.
EBCI Attorney General seeks removal of the constitution referendum question
On Thursday, April 20, the Constitution Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held its regular weekly meeting at the EOC building. In attendance were Lloyd Arneach Jr., chairperson of the committee, and Beloved Woman Carmaleta Monteith, who serves on the committee and is a representative of the Community Club Council (Yellowhill). Others in attendance were Ernest Tiger (vice chairperson of the Community Club Council), Virginia Johnson (Yellowhill Community Club representative), Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker, EBCI Attorney General Michael McConnell, Hannah Smith, Bonnie Claxton, Tammy Jackson, and Big Cove Tribal Council Rep. Teresa McCoy.
Cherokee celebrates Earth Week
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) celebrated Earth Week (April 17-22) with several events on and around the Qualla Boundary encouraging knowledge of environmental and wildlife issues.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum decorates walkway with Mississippian designs
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian prides itself on educating visitors on the culture and life ways of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
WCU enrollment hits 12,000 for new record; driven by gains in distance, graduate populations
Total enrollment at Western Carolina University has crossed the 12,000-student threshold for the first time in the institution’s history, thanks in part to notable increases in distance education and graduate student populations and a surge of returning undergraduates.
The ride that helped rewrite history books
If you’re planning to pass through Waterloo, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 21, best of luck with that.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s a giving God…
In one of the latest polls seen concerning the Church, only 20 percent of members have actually led any others to Jesus.
COMMENTARY: “Green Eggs” and racial stereotypes…
It appears that Dr. Seuss was a racist. Or, he was simply a product of his times. The debate is raging, well, it’s raging at Fox News anyway.
COMMENTARY: Downtown revitalization – It’s a smart thing.
I applaud the members of the One Feather Editorial Board for taking a pro-economic growth and pro-safety stance on the issue of parking downtown.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Three Lady Braves in double digits in win at Andrews
Three Lady Braves (13-4) were in double digits at Andrews (7-7) on Tuesday, Jan. 19 as Cherokee beat the Wildcats 65-42 to stay unbeaten (7-0) in Big Smoky Mountain Conference play.
ON THE SIDELINES: Kudos to Coach Tullos, a class act
Willis Tullos, Braves head basketball coach, won his 600th career game on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Franklin as Cherokee edged a scrappy Franklin squad 84-78. That is a monumental achievement.
BASKETBALL: Franklin edges Cherokee in hard fought game
The Cherokee Lady Braves (12-4) lost a hard fought game to the Franklin Lady Panthers (9-5) on Saturday, Jan. 16 by three points (55-52).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William D. Junaluska
William D. Junaluska, of Cherokee, died on Sept. 27, 2021 with his wife, Marie Junaluska, by his side. William was born in Cherokee on Dec. 30, 1946 to the late Arch Junaluska Sr. and Wilma Taylor Junaluska. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: William “Billy” Ray Blythe
William “Billy” Ray Blythe, 65, of the Coopers Creek community, passed away Sept. 28. 2021 after a very brave battle for three years with brain cancer.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse to hold April 7 training workshop at WCU
CULLOWHEE – The Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse will host a daylong training session on integrated care and recovery Monday, April 7, at Western Carolina University. The event, to be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Room 204 of the Health and Human Sciences...
Family of Luther and Elnora Murphy Easter Reunion Dinner
April 20 at 2pm at Bethabara Church fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish and drinks. Info: Deb 736-0065 or Gail 736-1002
Mediation Training offered in Webster
Mountain Mediation Services is offering a Community Mediation Training later this Spring in Webster on May 6-8 from 9 am to 4:30 pm for individuals who wish to learn neutral ways to mediate conflicts in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and...
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