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 Nation selects its RTR participants
The Cherokee Nation has selected 10 cyclists for its 2017 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June.
Beloved Woman to receive honorary UNC Asheville degree
UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients EBCI Beloved Woman Ellen Bird, artist Stoney Lamar, and pediatrician Olson Huff.
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
EDITORIAL: Step up to the plate
Next month, filing for tribally-elected seats will begin and end. The window for registering for the primary election is March 1 through March 15.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Pride tops Braves 38-21 in playoffs
It was a tough loss for the Braves, who traveled to North Mecklenburg High School for the 1st round of the NCHSAA playoffs against the hosting Pine Lake Prep Pride who topped Cherokee 38-21 on Friday, Nov. 14.
Cooper selected to N.C. Boxing Authority
Cameron Cooper, an EBCI tribal member, has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the North Carolina Boxing Authority which oversees all combat sports in the state.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
CHS senior Kendall Toineeta signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to play college basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Raymond Owle – obituary
Raymond Owle, 85, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.
Glenn Crisp – obituary
Glenn Crisp, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Philip Duke Smith – obituary
Philip Duke Smith, 55, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community to host yard sale
Yard Sale. Jan. 2-3 starting at 9am both days at the Birdtown Community Building. Tables are $10/each and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concession will also be open. Interested parties that would like to participate, call 736-7510.
Christmas Services at Cherokee Wesleyan
Dec. 22 at 6pm, Cherokee Wesleyan Church will present its annual Christmas program at the church. The children will act out the Christmas story as the congregation joins in singing Chrismas hymns. After the program, there will be a time of fellowship and...
Christmas Program “Christmas Memories”
Dec. 22 at 5:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Chapel. Following the program, the church will enjoy Christmas dinner consisting of finger foods and desserts. Everyone is invited. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore 788-0643
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