NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 cases increasing again in Cherokee
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff After several months of very low case counts of COVID-19 being reported by the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Joint Information Center (JIC), the Tribe is starting to see an uptick. JIC officials related that 15...
Graham County man sentenced for sexual assaults of a child
Following a two-week trial, a Graham County jury on Friday, July 23 returned a guilty verdict in 45 minutes against Casey Haney, 39, for repeated sexual assaults of a child, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Haney was found guilty of statutory rape and two...
Long denied right to deposition of witnesses
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff The pre-trial of Benjamin Cody Long continued Monday, July 26 to resolve an issue between the defense and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Office of the Attorney General. The representation for Cody Long is Brent...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Elementary honors grandparents
The 2017 “Honoring Our Grandparents” event was held at the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center (CAC) on Tuesday, April 18 and presented by the CCS Cultural Department.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Money is only a useful tool in our lives
It is the love of money that can actually set up a wrong relationship with money.
COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room
This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lord’s Discipline
It is true that all discipline is painful at the time, not joyful, but all who are to be trained by it, receive peace and righteousness.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
FOOTBALL: Mintz nets 167 total yards in back-up status
Tye Mintz, filling in at quarterback for an injured Brandon Buchanan, netted a total of 167 yards on Friday, Nov. 7 as the Braves (3-8) traveled to Robbinsville to take on the undefeated Robbinsville Black Knights (11-0).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wayne McMillan – obituary
Wayne McMillan, 73, of Whittier went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of Swain County and proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan. He was a...
Natasha Rashae Pheasant – obituary
Natasha Rashae Pheasant, 23, of Swain County went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.
Carl Ellis Parker – obituary
Carl Ellis Parker, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Meeting rescheduled
The monthly meeting for the Birdtown Community Club that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31 will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at 6pm. All Birdtown Community members, plus members of the 3200 Acre Tract, are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be...
Chief Hicks to address Franklin
Jan. 6 at 6pm at the Franklin Town Hall at 95 E. Main Street in Franklin. Principal Chief Michell Hicks will address the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen on the issue of the Nikwasi Mound.
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