NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A stated commitment to cooperation and communication – Police Commission meeting report
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Police Commission met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16 in a conference room of the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. The meeting convened at approximately noon...
Clean-up event on tribal waterways to honor Long Man
Honoring Long Man Day will be held next month in an attempt to get more people involved in land stewardship on the Qualla Boundary.
Council approves $1.3 million land purchase in Graham County
Tribal Council approved the purchase of 32.28 acres in Graham County for the price of $1,300,000 during a session of Council on Monday, Sept. 20.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park staff and neighbors to celebrate Fall Harvest at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
Yellowhill Community Club sponsoring dance lessons and dances
Dance is just one of the programs being developed in Yellowhill to build relationships, respect for others, and many social skills, while enjoying the art of dance.
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is a Seed
In the prayer prayed by the Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 1:1-9, 15, 17-23, he asked for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him, so we are to get close enough for things to be revealed to us. We are to spend quality time with Him. It is His Exceeding Power that we are to be searching for and in Him, we are actually to be seeking His Face. (verses 20-21).
COMMENTARY: Tribal member voices concern over DV practice of “first come, first served”
It is the ‘practice of First Come First Serve’ at the magistrate’s office, to file DVPO’s and 50-B’s which starts the process of the criminal side of this issue. The magistrates DVPO Ex Parte immediately grants temporary custody to the plaintiff.
COMMENTARY: Crying wolf
I’m a private attorney who defends those wrongly accused of domestic violence.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson gets 35 points to lead Braves over Swain
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored the first five points of the game and just kept going as he led Cherokee to a 96-55 win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves remain unbeaten with big win at Swain
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a big win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady Maroon Devils 87-35.
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon – obituary
Zena Elizabeth Beck Lawhon, 79, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 20, 2020.
Phyllis Coons – obituary
Phyllis Coons made her journey to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2020.
Clarence A. Pilkington – obituary
Clarence A. Pilkington, 84, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Painttown Gym closed this afternoon (Jan. 10)
Due to a water line break, the Painttown Gym will be closed this afternoon. There will be no after school program.
Community Basketball schedules
Community Basketball now has a permanent practice schedule established for the remainder of the season and is attached. If you have any questions, Jessica Daniels 554-6891. All Community Basketball Games scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 will be played at the old high...
WCU chancellor to meet with Cherokee residents Jan. 30
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet with residents of the Cherokee community Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of a series of events designed to keep the university connected with alumni, friends and elected officials.
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