NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
‘We’re ready today’: Long released on unsecured bond, prepares for trial
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF The case involving Benjamin Cody Long will continue on April 28, and the defense looks to go to trial. Thursday morning (Feb. 25) marked the latest pre-trial date regarding the cyberattack of December 2019. Last week,...
The EBCI Tribal Option and what it means for Medicaid beneficiaries
Eligible Medicaid members will begin to receive letters on Monday, March 15 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notifying Medicaid beneficiaries of open enrollment which will now include the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Option.
WCU set to open vaccine clinic
Western Carolina University has received a shipment of vaccines and is prepared to launch its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
133-year-old newspaper donated to Museum
The Musuem of the Cherokee Indian received a rare gift on Wednesday, April 20 in the form of a 133-year-old newspaper from the Cherokee Nation.
Stamper completes TERO Job and Career Prep classes
TERO job bank participants attended the first session of Job and Career Preparation and Michael Stamper, an EBCI tribal member, successfully completed the full course which consisted of four classes with the last one being held on Thursday, April 14.
Cherokee students win at Heard Art Show
The artwork, in various mediums, of several Cherokee High School students won awards and was sold at the recent Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Coconuts and apples
When I was being “reintroduced” to the Tribe after a long time away from Cherokee, a friend told me early on that I should expect a good amount of “poking fun” and “name-calling” if I was to be welcomed and accepted in the community.
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
LETTER: Mother wants memorial for son
This Labor Day, I want to remember my son, Patrick Bradley Allison (Feb. 2, 1973 – April 14, 2015), who was killed three years ago while on his job to make the roads safer for his community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves in action in 2nd Round of Playoffs
The Braves (16-10) will face #2 seed Avery County (23-4) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6pm. The game will be played at Avery located at 401 High School Road, Newland, NC 28657. The Braves narrowly lost to Avery County 55-53...
WRESTLING: Five Tribal Members compete at State Meet
Five tribal members from Cherokee, Swain and Robbinsville High Schools traveled to Greensboro to participate in the NCHSAA tournament on Feb. 21-22 with several individuals walking away with medals.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves rout Mitchell in 1st round win
The Lady Braves proved why they received the #1 seed in the western Section of the 1A state playoffs with a signature win over the Mitchell Lady Mountaineers on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee won big 77-37 behind 23pts by Avery Mintz and 16 by Kendall Toineeta.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Staff Sgt. Randy Douglas Bocook
Staff Sgt. Randy Douglas Bocook 72, of Bryson City, died in his home on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.
Olivia Martinez – obituary
Olivia Martinez, 69, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Linda Sue Chiltoskie “Sooge” – obituary
Linda Sue Chiltoskie “Sooge”, a life-long native of the Wolftown community, passed away on Thursday Jan. 17, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after fighting an extended illness. Linda was a Doulas/Pregnancy Support Specialist, a cosmetologist, and she also...
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Council Halloween Dance flyer (updated Oct. 11)
Homecoming at Yellowhill Baptist Church
Oct. 27 at Yellowhill Baptist Church. Service begins at 10am with special singing and lunch to follow. All are welcome.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 17)
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