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
CHS student selected to attend science, technology event
Livia Lambert, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Cherokee High School, has been chosen to serve as a North Carolina delegate to the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders event being held in Lowell, Mass. near Boston on June 29 – July 1.
New Kituwah students use Cherokee language while shopping
The aisles of Cherokee Food Lion were alive with the sounds of the Cherokee language being spoken on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 15.
WCU to celebrate all things Cherokee during its 2017-18 campus theme
When Sampson learned that WCU chose Cherokee as its campus learning theme for the 2017-18 academic year, she couldn’t wait to relay the news to the Cherokee community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Azure has a blue-eyed camel named Clyde
Mixing theory or belief in a factual article is confusing to the reader and will erode the credibility of the writer, and the publisher. There is a place marked for opinions in our paper.
COMMENTARY: Traditional plant gathering, growing is good for the entire community
Since time immemorial, Cherokee people have harvested traditional plants, such as sochan and ramps, from the beautiful mountains in western North Carolina. Over time, laws have prevented tribal members from harvesting these healthy plants.
EDITORIAL: Time to retool the rules
Our law is frequently adjusted. Every two years a new set of government representatives adds, deletes, and amends our laws. That is their job, their responsibility.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NAYO Baseball/Softball Tournament brackets
These are the brackets for the NAYO baseball and softball tournaments scheduled in Cherokee for July 17-19.
PHOTOS: 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam
See photos from the 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam held at the Cherokee Skate Park on Saturday, June 28.
BOXING: Bahe boxing family proud of Navajo, Cherokee heritage
The Bahe family, who live in Chinle, Ariz. on the Navajo Nation, are dedicated to the sport of boxing. They are also dedicated to and very proud of their Navajo and Eastern Band Cherokee heritage.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jonas Feather – obituary
Jonas Feather, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Asheville on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Jonas was born in Cherokee; however, he had made Asheville his residence for the last eight years.
Raymond Fairchild – obituary
Born in Cherokee, North Carolina, Raymond began playing the banjo at the age of 18.
Donald E. Rose – obituary
Donald “Lucky Duck” Edward Rose, 87, was born April 22, 1932 in Cherokee and passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at his home in Swain County following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Vendors sought for CHS Indian Market
Cherokee High School will host an Indian Market at Friday, Nov. 22 where vendors are being invited to set up inside of the high school. Tables and chairs are free, but limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. All items must be the original work...
Family Reunion for Sampson Boss and Lizzie Arneach Welch descendants
Nov. 23 at 2pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring a covered dish. Info: Contact Kathie McCoy, Bessie Squirrel, or Agnes Welch
Healing & Wellness Coalition meeting
Nov. 19 at 11:30am at the Living Waters Lutheran Church off of Goose Creek. Bring your lunch. Info: Beth Farris (828) 421-9855
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