NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Police Commission discusses narcotics and animal control
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff The Cherokee Police Commission held its last meeting on Thursday, July 15 and spent most of it discussing the drug issues on the Qualla Boundary. The monthly audience lasted well over three hours and saw a number of guests...
Tribes enter into MOA with Western Carolina Univ. for language preservation
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff A little more than two years after the three federally recognized tribes of Cherokee people declared a state of emergency for the Cherokee language, a new agreement has been signed to help with preservation efforts. The...
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receives Homeowner Assistance Funds
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has received $2,646,585 in Homeowner Assistance Funds (HAF) under the American Rescue Act Plan. HAF will be administered by the Tribe’s Cherokee Indian Division of Housing. The HAF was established to mitigate financial...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dixon receives 2015-16 Ferrel Heady Award
Earle Dixon, 61, an EBCI tribal member from the Painttown community, attended the Animas-San Juan River Conference, in Farmington, NM recently.
WCU’s Special Collections receives Cherokee language version of “Charlotte’s Web”
Special Collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library recently received a gift of a Cherokee language version of E.B. White’s classic children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.”
Granny’s Kitchen, Bearmeat’s Indian Den named Cherokee Pride winners
Granny’s Kitchen has been awarded the Cherokee Pride Award for recognition of excellent customer service in the restaurant category, for businesses on the Qualla Boundary.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Couple enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
I just want to say that my wife and I had a great time this past week in Cherokee, what a beautiful place!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants sports gaming
Sports betting produces revenue in the billions each year.
EDITORIAL: Please don’t stand so close to me.
We are all wondering what happened to our world. On a planet that is more connected than ever before, we deal daily with the aftermath of actions taken because members of our society feel isolated, segregated, and alone. Isolation is a breeding ground for sociopathic behavior, addiction, and criminal activity.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS BASKETBALL: Braves advance to tournament finals
The Cherokee Middle School men’s basketball team has advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals on Thursday, Feb. 6 against the Swain County Maroon Devils at the Murphy High School gym at 7:15pm.
Tribal member works on NBC project
Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been working for the past year with Wieden & Kennedy Entertainment on behalf of client Procter & Gamble on a project that will air on NBC on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8pm.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves vault into first with win
The Lady Braves (18-2) avenged an early season loss to Hayesville with a key 53-40 win over the Lady Yellow Jackets at the Charles George Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 4. With the win, the Lady Braves are now in first place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ronnie Dale Barker – obituary
Ronnie Dale Barker, 67, of the Alarka Community, was called home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2019.
Duffy Leon Sampson – obituary
Duffy Leon Sampson, 54, of Wrights Creek in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
David “Dave” Ensley – obituary
David “Dave” Ensley, 67, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Sept. 26)
Miss Cherokee Pageant
Sept. 28 at 6pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Friends of the Smokies hosting fall color hike
The Friends of the Smokies are hosting a fall color hike along Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Trails to marvel at the changing leaves, late fall flowers, and a tumbling waterfall. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 hiking expert, author of two regional hiking guide books (plus new...
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