NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search warrant leads to three drug-related arrests on Veterans Day
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 11, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) lead by a joint task force organized by the Chief of Police which is made up of the CIPD Narcotics Division, CIPD Criminal Interdiction Team, Tribal ALE, and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, obtained and executed a search warrant at 234 Fisher Branch Road on the Qualla Boundary. This search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation and led to the arrests of three individuals.
Cherokee honors those who served
Community members filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds to the brim on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Bill to place Tennessee lands in trust for EBCI passes House
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 2088, passed by a margin of 407-16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
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
The One Feather welcomes cartoonist Jake Swimmer
Jake Swimmer is a Native American cartoonist and graphic designer and enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
COMMENTARY: Harm reduction treads close to enabling
Yes, I support the exchange program’s efforts to reduce the spread of disease, but I don’t feel good about it.
COMMENTARY: Shutdown needs to end soon
So much in this region and with our Tribe centers around the federal government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Smith signs letter of intent with ECU
After throwing for more than 6,200yds in his high school career, Raymius Smith is going to be a pirate this fall. The EBCI tribal member and Swain County senior signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, April 15 to play football at East Carolina University this fall.
Fishing Report: Warmer temperatures mean better fishing
The fishing all across the mountains is incredible this time of year. Warmer temperatures are gaining ground over winter’s long cold grasp. The almost Summer like highs have brought fish into feeding frenzies all across the region and with it, plenty of anglers...
Brackets for the NAYO Tournament
Brackets for the NAYO Tournament
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith – obituary
Dusty Lyn Jones-Smith, 44, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at her residence.
Victor “Butch” Williams, III – obituary
A service to celebrate the life of Victor “Butch” Harrison Williams, III, 78, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church where he was a member. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford – obituary
Bonnie Arlene “Sarge” Samford, age 88, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.
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