NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI to receive $43.3 million more in ARP than previously expected
Cory Blankenship, EBCI Secretary of Treasury, had some good news for the leaders and members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during a report to Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 17. The discussion centered around ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding for the Tribe.
Tribal ABC Store to open in Cherokee
Cherokee will soon have its own ABC store. The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is currently working on the Tribal ABC Store which it hopes to open in early March.
CIPD SWAT arrests Asheville man wanted on numerous drug, firearm warrants
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) SWAT Team arrested Danquon Shermaine Brown, a 31-year-old male of Asheville, on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital announces new Chief Dental Director
Cherokee Indian Hospital has announced that Dr. Christine Shook, who joined the staff in July 2016, has been selected as the new Chief Dental Director.
Tribal member encouraging recovery through education, podcast, example
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is a busy man. He can be found each day training for extreme running challenges, working on a podcast, and educating people about the reality and dangers of substance abuse.
Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Something fishy at the Fairgrounds
For years, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was an “animal prize” free zone. I know because I was the one who instituted the policy during the years that game vendors with live prizes were turned away. This year, for whatever reason, that policy was reversed or ignored.
LETTER: Tribal member wants juvenile justice laws changed
Last year, my wife’s car was stolen from the Casino parking deck.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – Meet the new boss….issue.
A famous poet once said, “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Buchanan signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
After one year at the helm as quarterback of the Cherokee Braves, senior Brandon Buchanan will be a Bear next season.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Lady Bulldogs by 40 points
The Cherokee Lady Braves improved to 19-1 on the season with an impressive 40-point victory (65-25) over the Murphy Lady Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Cherokee Central Schools honors One Feather Reporter
At the half time break of the Cherokee High School versus Murphy girls basketball game at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, game announcer Shawn Crowe called for the entire school board and Cherokee One Feather reporter Scott McKie Brings Plenty to assemble at half court.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Betty Bradley Ball
Betty Bradley Ball, 78, of the Balltown community in Swain County, followed her husband Charles Ray to their heavenly home to walk the streets of Glory hand and hand on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
OBITUARY: Robert Cain Bigmeat
Robert Cain Bigmeat, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Reverend Charles Ray Ball
Reverend Charles Ray Ball, 79, of the Balltown Community in Swain County, went to his heavenly home Thursday, June 25, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Dolly Parton to play Harrah’s Cherokee for the first time
An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and her mega-hit "I Will Always Love You." With 1977's...
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Indianpreneurship sessions
Mondays from Feb. 24 – March 24 from 6-9pm in the Sequoyah Fund conference room. This is a prerequisite for anyone who has never been in business and is interested in a Sequoyah Fund loan. The class is $60 and covers the cost of the book. You must attend all...
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