NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council passes medical marijuana ordinance
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff After six years of wrangling with the issue, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is entering the world of medical cannabis (marijuana). Tribal Council passed an ordinance during the regular session on Thursday,...
CCS weighing COVID decisions before Fall start
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff On Tuesday, Aug. 3 Cherokee Central Schools announced that they would be delaying the start of school from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16. The decision came after an increase in COVID-19 cases on the Qualla Boundary over the last few...
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passes bipartisan ‘Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2021’
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Wednesday, Aug. 4 passed the Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2021, a bipartisan bill named in honor of the late Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling who passed away in August 2020. The late...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Pride award winners for July
Cherokee Campground, Peter’s Pancakes and Waffles, and the Elvis Museum have won Cherokee Pride Awards for the month of July.
Chief’s Back-to-School Bash exceeds attendance estimates, second event planned
Principal Chief Patrick Lambert hosted the first annual Back-to-School Bash at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Cherokee Central Schools 2016-17 Bus Routes
Cherokee Central Schools 2016-17 Bus Routes
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader complains about treatment in area hospital
At the top of her lungs, in a waiting room full of patients, she screamed at me, “You are a male sexist chauvinist pig”.
COMMENTARY: Reader upset with Jackson County Board “shenanigans”
Last night, I attended the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting specifically to apologize to Commissioner Charles Elders.
COMMENTARY: Why you should vote in all elections
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact your daily lives.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Braves use Cherokee language to win SMC championship
Few instances can replicate the emotional power of athletic sporting events and the proud traditions of the Cherokee culture. However, with the recent Smoky Mountain Conference tournament victory, the Cherokee Middle School boys basketball team proved to do just that when they defeated the Swain County Maroon Devils 40-30 on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Murphy High School.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at State Meet
The Cherokee Middle School Wrestling team traveled to Wake Forest University in Winston Salem to participate in the North Carolina USA Wrestling Championships on Friday, Feb. 7. The teams were divided into two divisions, the 7th grade and 8th grade. Julian Rubio led...
Toineeta named WNC Player of the Week for second time
Kendall Toineeta, junior, has been named Citizen-Times WNC Player of the Week for the second time this season. She opened the week with 26pts at home against Hayesville on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Then, she scored 19 at Andrews on Thursday and finished with 38 at Murphy on...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sam Saunooke – obituary
Sam Saunooke, 80, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on May 11, 2019 while recovering from a period of illness at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Russell Gerardo Ledford – obituary
Russell Gerardo Ledford, infant son of Sonya Ledford and Luis Gomez, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Chrismon T. Smith – obituary
Chrismon T. Smith, 51, of the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Club upcoming events
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6pm- monthly meeting; election of officers, presenter Warren Dupree Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8am- building of the Community fair booth display at the Fairgrounds exhibit hall Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12-3pm- Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion at the...
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley (new location)
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Painttown Community Building. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion
Oct. 5 from 12-3pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring your favorite covered dish and a door prize. Info: Regina Rosario 788-5655 or Charlene Owle 788-3723
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