NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s announcement concerning the American Rescue Plan (May 27, 2021)
I wanted to take just a moment to bring some information to you about the American Rescue Plan funding that has been awarded to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”: CHS class of 2021 graduates 76
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With a class motto (“If you ain’t first, you’re last”) taken from a popular Will Ferrell movie, the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2021 tackled many obstacles with tenacity and humor. A total of 76 students...
Bryson City woman sentenced to 21 years for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
Shannon White, 44, of Bryson City, was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Thursday, May 27 for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Cherokee High School has announced its top two students for the Class of 2017.
Huskey named Harrah’s Cherokee Regional Direct Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced on Friday, May 12 the recent promotion of Gavin Huskey, an EBCI tribal member, to Regional Direct Marketing Manager.
Dora Reed Book Club students
The following students were honored on Tuesday, May 9 at the Dora Reed Center for qualifying for various book clubs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Hate speech
As an editor, I get the great privilege of being a traffic cop for thought and lack thereof. As a proponent of free speech, I get no pleasure in suppressing anyone’s editorial comment.
COMMENTARY: Remembering the first day of our casino business – January 1994
On Jan. 25, 1994, twenty-five years ago… our Tribe opened for play our very first “fully compacted and legal” slot machines!
COMMENTARY: Covington Catholic incident displays major flaws in society
A viral YouTube video sparking outrage showed privileged private school kids taunting an elder native activist, Nathan Phillips, with one kid smirking in his face.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson scores 1,000th point as Braves win at Murphy
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored his 1,000th career point during a game at Murphy on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves trounce Murphy 72-34
Cherokee (11-0) scored 1/10th of their total points in the first minute as they jumped on the Lady Bulldogs of Murphy 72-34 on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves sting Jackets, take first in conference
The Cherokee Braves (11-0) defeated the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 65-53 in a home game on Friday, Jan. 2 to take sole position of first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford – obituary
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.
Joan “Mama Jo” Osborn – obituary
Joan “Mama Jo” Osborn, 80, of Sylva, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 25, 2019.
Kasey Lynn Maney – obituary
Kasey Lynn Maney, 20, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her home. She is the daughter of Katina Ledford and Gary Maney.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 16)
Big Cove Free Labor Turkey Shoot
Jan. 18 at 5pm at the Jess Welch Turkey Shoot Facility. Good food, good prizes. All guns welcome.
Indoor Flea Market
Jan. 24-25 starting at 8am at the Birdtown Community Club Building. Will cancel if weather is bad. Info: Jody Taylor 736-7509
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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