NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug arrest at Valley River Casino
At approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, Officer Dewitt Chekelelee, of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., responded to Harrah’s Valley River Casino in reference to possible drug activity in the parking lot.
Interior Secretarial Order declares “squaw” a derogatory term, announces process to remove term from federal usage
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation’s geographic features as announced on Friday, Nov. 19. She also declared “squaw” to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage.
Cherokee School Board addresses employee appeal
Most of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss an ‘employee appeal’. The Board moved into closed session around 6 p.m. and the meeting was not complete until approximately 10 p.m., according to School Board assistant Terri Bradley.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Long brings NoDAPL message to life in photos
Madison Hye Long looks at things differently than most people. She has the eye of a photographer, and sees the world through her lens.
Pesticide Disposal event to be held in Cherokee
The EBCI Cooperative Extension Office is collaborating with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service to host a Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program event at the Acquoni Expo Center on Tuesday, March 21 from 10am – 2pm.
Miss Cherokee Report for February 2017
Siyo, the month of February was a very fun month for me.
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
SOCCER: Swimmer scores 3 to lift Lady Braves over Swain
Taran Swimmer got the hat trick to lift the Lady Braves over Swain 4-2 in double overtime at home on Monday, April 21.
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...
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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