NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Combined law enforcement efforts result in three drug-related arrests
The combined efforts of the CIPD (Cherokee Indian Police Dept.) Criminal Interdiction Team, the Cherokee Marshal and Community Supervision Service, Tribal ALE, and the CIPD Narcotics Division – with support from the DEA Task Force and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor – resulted in the drug-related arrests of three individuals in the Settacoo Cove Road Area on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
CCS School Board meets and says farewell to exiting members
The Cherokee Centrals Schools Board of Education held a meeting at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Monday (Sept. 20) night. The dual purpose of the meeting was to conduct business and to recognize exiting board members after the 2021 election.
A stated commitment to cooperation and communication – Police Commission meeting report
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Police Commission met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16 in a conference room of the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. The meeting convened at approximately noon...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Musuem announces Writing Contest Winners
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has announced its winners in the First Annual Museum Writing Contest.
Miss Cherokee Report for the month of October
Hello everyone, my name is Amorie Gunter and I am the 21-year-old daughter of Frank and Angie Gunter, and we are the proud residents of the Birdtown Community.
Cherokee High to present “Short Attention Span Theater”
A bevy of songs and monologues will fill the Chief Dugan Cultural Arts Center as Cherokee High School students will present “Short Attention Span Theatre” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parking lot a dangerous situation
Who is responsible for trimming the bushes in front of Food Lion
COMMENTARY: A different perspective for Indian voters
The upcoming midterm election will be a culmination of a politically charged and polarized America that has no clear light at the end of the tunnel in terms of national unity or overall compromise.
EDITORIAL: ‘Till We are blue in the face
Before I vote, I think about a vision of what I would like to see our Boundary, our state, and the United States be in five, 10, 20 years from now. And then I watch, listen, and gather information about candidates to determine which of those have the values and the mentality to work toward the vision that I have for the future.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Tribal members named to All-Conference team
Several EBCI tribal members have been named to the Big Smoky Mountain All-Conference wrestling team including: Levi Swearengin (Cherokee), Jaron Bradley (Cherokee), Nathan Craig (Robbinsville), Russell Bigmeat (Swain) and Spencer McCoy (Swain). Swearengin placed...
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves receive Conference honors
Several members of the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams were named to the 2013-14 All-Conference lists for the Big Smoky Mountain Conference. Dustin Johnson and Jason McMillan made the list along with their coach Willis Tullos who was named...
GOLF: Tribal member obtains PGA certification
Wayne “Carr” Crowe, a 2008 Cherokee High School alumnus and athletic standout, recently obtained his PGA certification and is in the final stages of completing the PGA Golf Management program at Campbell University.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cody John DeCoteau – obituary
Cody John DeCoteau, 27, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at the Swain County Hospital in Bryson City.
Rev. Denny Crowe – obituary
Rev. Denny Crowe, 70, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph George and Edith Crowe George.
Burton “Frog” Littlejohn – obituary
Burton “Frog” Littlejohn passed away on Aug. 28, 2019. He was born in Swain County on June 30, 1970 to the late Jim and Mollie Littlejohn.
HAPPENINGS
18th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Nov. 23 from 11am – 4pm at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Music, dance, arts and crafts. The American Indian Heritage Celebration is supported by the Raleigh Arts Commission, United Arts Council of Wake County, N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, N.C....
State to host series of Federal Disaster Public Assistance Applicant Briefings
The State of North Carolina has received a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) for 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The declaration date is Sept. 25, with an event incident period of July 3-13. The...
Western Carolina War Eagles football schedule
Practice, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center field 7-on-7 challenge, Oct. 26 at 11am at the Acquoni Expo Center field All newcomers are welcome to tryout during practice. Open to all ages. Email westerncarolinawareagles@gmail.com for an...
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