NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIHA using rapid tests to be proactive
Dozens of cars stretched in a line to receive a COVID-19 test just three anxious days before Thanksgiving.
Weekly COVID-19 updates with Dr. Bunio (Nov. 19)
Each week, Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news. It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A session on Thursday, Nov. 19. All answers presented below are from Dr. Bunio who has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Lumbee Recognition Act passes House
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group based in Robeson County, is one step closer to achieving a goal they’ve been seeking for over 100 years – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee report for February and March
Si-yo, greetings, I would like to share with you all some of the activities and events that I have attended the month of February and the first part of March.
Teens complete Cherokee Youth Council Program
Three local teens recently completed the Cherokee Youth Council program including Louwana Montelongo, Emily Welch and Hannah Ledford.
Friends, family endow Kenneth Haigler scholarship through SCC Foundation
For many years, Kenneth Haigler, an EBCI tribal member, helped students in Southwestern Community College’s radiography technology program learn and grow by supervising their clinical rotations at Swain Community Hospital.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Representing all the people
I have heard Tribal Council and community members discuss the possibility of one person, one vote in tribal government for many years.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you youth for courteous treatment
Several months ago, I had surgery on my knee and during that time I was debilitated, it was necessary for me to use a walker.
LETTER: Tribe should capitalize on Cherokee Bottled Water enterprise
Isn’t it ironic how tribal leaders, and members alike, still seem to struggle with ideas of ways that would best benefit our Tribe when it comes to diversification of our business interest?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fishing Report: Picking the perfect fly rod
Picking the perfect fly rod may be harder than you might think. Ask any fly angler in the Smoky Mountains what fly rod is best, and there is no telling how many different answers you will get. There are several factors you must consider when choosing a fly rod, let...
BASKETBALL: LADY BRAVES WIN 4TH STRAIGHT SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves (25-3) are heading to Greensboro for the 1A state playoffs Regionals round on the heels of winning their fourth straight Sectional Championship on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee defeated Rosman 82-53 to earn their spot in the Regional Finals on Friday, March 7 at the Fleming Gym at UNC – Greensboro against Hayesville.
BASKETBALL: Braves lose in 2nd round to Avery
The Braves lost 73-59 at Avery in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Elsie Marie Watty – obituary
Elsie Marie Watty, 66, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Charles Earl George – obituary
Charles Earl George, 55, of Whittier, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
Donna Eugeunia Arch
Donna Eugeunia Arch, 61, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee One Feather’s Halloween Happenings
Safe Kids Trick-or-Treat Night flyer
Growing Bloodroot for Dye Workshop
Oct. 24 from 10am - 12pm at Qualla Arts & Crafts. Info: 497-3103
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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