NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
First Native American director of NPS sworn in
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Thursday, Dec. 16. Sams is the first tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years.
Secretary Haaland wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West on Sunday, Dec. 12 as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
Retail alcohol sales start on Qualla Boundary
Following passage of a referendum in September approving the practice, a local business is the first to start the retail sale of beer and wine on the Qualla Boundary. Ric’s Smokeshop I, located on Casino Trail, started several weeks ago.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School names its top students
Cherokee High School has named its top students for the Class of 2018. Scarlett Guy is this year’s valedictorian and Robin Reed is the salutatorian.
Cherokee Elementary School Awards List (1st – 4th grades)
Cherokee Elementary School Awards List (1st – 4th grades)
Principal Chief’s Awards given to exceptional EBCI students
The annual Principal Chief’s Awards ceremony was held in the Tribal Council Chambers on the morning of Friday, May 25.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Welcome back off-Boundary media!
Today (Feb. 5) during Reports to Council, the Tribal Council seemed to come to an understanding concerning a year-long plus media “ban” of all media except for Cherokee One Feather staff in the Council Chambers during sessions.
COMMENTARY: Reply to One Feather Commentary: We are all getting older
I am a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in taking care of older people.
COMMENTARY: We are all getting older
I am at that age. I am looking and thinking more elderly. As one of my old pastors used to say about his hair, “What hasn’t turned grey has turned loose!”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Women’s sports deserve more respect
I do not like to dogpile on an issue, but I’ll make an exception this week. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit tweeted “women’s sports in general not worth watching” on June 22. I not only completely disagree with Benoit, I must ask what sports is he watching?
Braves Kickoff Golf Classic registration forms
Download registration forms for the Braves Kickoff Golf Classic
ON THE SIDELINES: When eating becomes a sport
Those of you who know me personally, know that I am a true sports fanatic. I love all sports. I even get up early during the winter weekends to watch bobsledding and luge. So, it should come as no surprise that I thoroughly enjoy watching competitive eating.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jody Mark Davis
Jody Mark Davis, 47 of Cherokee, never met a person he didn’t like, and everyone who met him loved him.
OBITUARY: Johnny Michael McCarter
Johnny Michael McCarter, age 85 of Barnesville, Ga. passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Lorraine (Deb) Conseen
Lorraine (Deb) Conseen, 55, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Democratic candidate forum
March 20 from 6-9pm in the historic Jackson County Courthouse Community room. The event is hosted by the Democratic Women of Jackson County and the Jackson County Democratic Party. The candidates in contested races will participate in a structured question and...
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting
March 18 from 3-4:30pm (new time) at the EBCI Extension office. The group is currently involved in several projects and would love to hear the community’s thoughts.
Monitor aquatic inserts with WATR group
Did you know that common insects and other small animals in a creek can provide an indication of the pollution status of the creek, itself? Help the environment, and contribute two to three hours in the spring and fall. You will work with a small friendly team...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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