NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Phase II of Road to Soco Apartments opens officially
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) cut the ribbon to open Phase II of the Road to Soco Apartments officially on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 28.
Pre-trial of Cody Long continued to July
The pre-trial for the case of Benjamin Cody Long has been continued once again, with what seems like the final pre-trial date being set for July 14.
Election case of Amy Anders heard at Cherokee Supreme Court
Amy Anders’ case to run for the Wolftown seat of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) School Board has been denied by the Cherokee Supreme Court in a decision delivered on Thursday, April 29.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman Fellows go on weekend retreat
The current nine member cohort of Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program Fellows, along with four Mentors and one Advisory Committee member, recently spent the weekend at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain.
Cherokee Youth Council represents in Oklahoma City
Recently, the Cherokee Youth Council represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Cherokee Pride award winners for July
Cherokee Campground, Peter’s Pancakes and Waffles, and the Elvis Museum have won Cherokee Pride Awards for the month of July.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Let that be your last silo.
Silo may also mean to “isolate (one’s system, process, department, etc.) from others”. A department, program, or even an individual may create a silo for their expertise, resources.
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to Post article about Lumbees
The Washington Post Magazine article, “What Makes Someone Native American? One tribe’s long struggle for full recognition”, misrepresents the views of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Lumbee claims of being a tribal nation with indigenous members.
LETTER: Suggestion for syringe issue
We all agree there are used syringes out in the community, and we are getting kiosks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Swimmer lifts Cherokee over Haywood Christian
Senior forward Taran Swimmer scored on two penalty kicks to lead the Lady Braves to a 2-0 win over Haywood Christian at home on Thursday, April 10. She scored the first one with 9:52 left in the first half and the second with 4:12 left in the match.
SOFTBALL: Youngdeer earns USA South All-Conference selection
Maryville College junior outfielder Hannah Youngdeer, was named as a USA South 2014 Softball All-Conference selection by the league on Wednesday, April 9. Youngdeer, an EBCI tribal member and 2011 graduate of Cherokee High School, led the Scots with a .318 batting...
GOLF: Braves win home match as Crowe finishes first
The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a course known to be a formidable opponent to any golfer looking to display their mettle and skill, played host to the home match of the Cherokee Braves golf team on Tuesday, April 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Riley Carl Howell – obituary
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Riley Carl Howell’s life was tragically cut short on the Campus of UNC-Charlotte.
Willie Teesateskie – obituary
Willie Teesateskie, age 71 of the Little Snowbird Community of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his residence.
Sandra “Sandy” Mildred Cucumber – obituary
Sandra “Sandy” Mildred Cucumber, 63, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 15, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Christmas Store taking applications starting Nov. 4
Family Support Services will begin accepting applications for the Christmas Store on Nov. 4. Info: Leslie Lossiah 497-6092
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of 10-31)
2013 Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 5-6. Fairgrounds Bldg. Info: Jan 497-2037
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