NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”: CHS class of 2021 graduates 76
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With a class motto (“If you ain’t first, you’re last”) taken from a popular Will Ferrell movie, the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2021 tackled many obstacles with tenacity and humor. A total of 76 students...
Bryson City woman sentenced to 21 years for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
Shannon White, 44, of Bryson City, was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Thursday, May 27 for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Chief’s Corner: Housing Portfolio Program and Down Payment Assistance
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is presenting video chats with key guest speakers who work in different areas of tribal government and life. These videos are available via Chief Sneed’s Facebook page. The following transcribed edition is being made available to our readers with permission.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Friends, family endow Kenneth Haigler scholarship through SCC Foundation
For many years, Kenneth Haigler, an EBCI tribal member, helped students in Southwestern Community College’s radiography technology program learn and grow by supervising their clinical rotations at Swain Community Hospital.
SCC to present screenings of Cherokee language documentary
The Native American MENtoring Program (NAMP) at Southwestern Community College will present screenings of the award winning documentary “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee” later this month.
State Employees Association scholarships available
The State Employees Association of North Carolina will offer a total of 47 annual scholarships in 2016 for active SEANC members, their spouses and independent children.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Something smells fishy
There are 30 miles of fishable streams on the Qualla Boundary. Those streams have been here for as long as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Water is not just a commodity to us. It is spiritual. It is a source of life. It is a resource for the continuation of the Tribe.
EDITORIAL: Road Kill
When it comes to crosswalk safety on the Boundary, the Tribe and Department of Transportation have made significant progress over years past.
COMMENTARY: Find your own ocean…and, make it crab-free
Recently, there has been much discussion in the Cherokee community about crabs – not the kind in the ocean, but the kind who drag others down.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville 52 Cherokee 0
The Robbinsville Black Knights defeated the Braves 52-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
WRESTLING: Several tribal members in pre-season rankings
Several EBCI tribal members appear in the pre-season 1A wrestling rankings as done by retrorankings.com including: Levi Swearengin, Cherokee, second at 126lb. Russell Bigmeat, Swain, fifth at 132lb. Jaron Bradley, Cherokee, fourth at 145lb. Nathan Craig, Robbinsville,...
Five Braves to visit UTC
Five members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team will visit UT – Chattanooga this weekend on a recruiting trip including: - Brandon Buchanan, WR/SS, junior - Silas Littlejohn-Reed - Jason McMillan, DB/QB/WR, sophomore - ...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Timothy Jeffrey Locust Jr. – obituary
Timothy Jeffrey Locust Jr., infant son of Timothy Jeffrey Locust Sr. and Nalisha Watty Guerrero passed away Saturday, Jan. 5 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Winfred Maney – obituary
Winfred Maney, age 84, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
Bob Owle – obituary
Bob Owle, 94, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Cancer Support Group Open House
Sept. 5 at 5:30pm at the Cherokee Cancer Support House at 40 Goose Creek Road (located behind Jenkins Store). Info: 497-0788
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer” seminar
Sept. 19 from 11am -2 pm at the Sequoyah Fund offices in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This seminar will cover basic employment laws and regulations, how to deal with employees fairly and legally, what you need to know when hiring employees, and how to get your...
Revival at Bethabara Baptist Church
Aug. 26-28 at Bethabara Baptist Church. Guest Pastor is Mike Holcomb with different singers each night. Everyone is welcome. Need a ride? Call 269-6335
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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