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
Vice Chief shadows a Cherokee EMS Team
Vice Chief Rich Sneed rode with “D-Shift” of the Tribal Emergency Services on Saturday, March 26.
Museum offering workshops on feather capes, twined bags and skirts
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering workshops on making feather capes, twined bags, and twined skirts.
12th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring planned
Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are sponsoring the 12th annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event, on Thursday, May 19.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
EDITORIAL: Buying a pig in a poke
It is common practice in politics, whether it is incumbents, candidates, or representatives of special interests, for people to use extremes to get their point across or to sell their ideas.
LETTER: Tribal member wants to go home
I have asked several tribal offices for help, to no avail.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves are runner-up in SMC tourney
The Lady Braves (22-3) were the runner-up in this past week’s Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament following a tough 55-49 loss to Hayesville in the finals on Friday, Feb. 21.
BASKETBALL: Braves are runner-up in SMC tourney
The Cherokee Braves (15-10) were the runner-up in this past week’s Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at Swain County High School. After defeating Andrews 51-45 in the semi-finals, the Braves ran into shooting issues in the finals against Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 20 losing 66-52.
CHS and CMS track schedules
CHS and CMS track schedules
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Danny Dennis Bigwitch – obituary
Danny Dennis Bigwitch, 47, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at his residence.
Julie Freeman Howard – obituary
Julie Freeman Howard, 63, of Bryson City formerly of Mascotte, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle – obituary
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle, 67, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.
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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