NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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...
Clean-up event on tribal waterways to honor Long Man
Honoring Long Man Day will be held next month in an attempt to get more people involved in land stewardship on the Qualla Boundary.
Council approves $1.3 million land purchase in Graham County
Tribal Council approved the purchase of 32.28 acres in Graham County for the price of $1,300,000 during a session of Council on Monday, Sept. 20.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cartwright graduates from Harrah’s Cherokee program
Barton Cartwright recently graduated from the Cherokee Development Program at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and will join the Marketing team as assistant casino services manager.
Former Chief Hicks appointed to TFA Board
TFA Capital Partners, Inc. announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25 the appointment of former Principal Chief Michell Hicks to its Tribal Board of Advisors.
Local royalty visits with Chief Lambert
Kaneya Jade Simpson, an EBCI tribal member, recently competed in the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant in Asheville.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader appreciative of Fire Mountain Trail
Thank you so much for building and supporting the mountain bike trails at Fire Mountain!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader remembers Chief Youngdeer
Never have I been more impressed with an individual upon an initial meeting, than I was with Chief Robert Youngdeer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the passing of Chief Youngdeer
A friend in Cherokee emailed me recently to tell me that former Principal Chief Robert Youngdeer has died. I worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years, and I have to say that he was one of the most remarkable people I ever met.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves fall to Hayesville in Regional Final
A sea of Maroon and Gold inundated the UNCG Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday, March 8 as the site played host to the NCHSAA Regional Finals contest between the Cherokee Lady Braves and the Hayesville Yellow Jackets at 5pm.
BASKETBALL: Mintz, Smith, Tisho selected for Blue-White game
Avery Mintz, a senior at Cherokee, has been selected to the Blue-White all-star game scheduled for Friday, March 21 at T.C. Roberson. This season, she has averaged 17.6pts, 2.4 assists and 4.3 steals per game. Also, chosen for the game were EBCI tribal members...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves among stat leaders
Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee, is first in all of western North Carolina with 5.2 steals/game, second with 6.3 assists and third with 19.4pts. Teammates Avery Mintz and Bree Stamper tied at 18th with 2.4 assists. Mintz was also sixth with 17.6pts and fifth with 4.3...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph Welch Oocumma Jr. – obituary
Joseph Welch Oocumma Jr., born Jan. 2, 1962, passed away on Aug. 31, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief, unexpected illness.
Margaret Toineeta Owl – obituary
Margaret Toineeta Owl, 99, went home to be with her husband, Raymond; daughter, June; son, George; and grandsons Ray and Chucky on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.
James Owen Navin – obituary
James Owen Navin, 74, of Aiken, S.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Council Halloween Dance Fundraiser flyer
Post 143 to host state officials
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans service officer Steven Robertson and North Carolina Department of Commerce veterans employment consultant Michael Casey on Oct. 24 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. ...
Auction at Alarka Fire Dept.
Oct. 12 at Alarka Fire Department at 3601 Alarka Rd in Bryson City. Food will be served at 4pm with the auction at 6pm. Info: Troy 736-4562
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