NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Face coverings to be required on EBCI tribal lands and throughout state
Following a week of increased coronavirus (COVID-19) cases statewide and the first reported death among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), leaders are taking increased action to help curb the spread of the virus.
Positive COVID-19 case in Graham Co. linked to church gathering
The Graham County Health Department, in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, identified on Wednesday, June 24 a Graham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county and is now isolating in their home.
Tribe receives USDA grant from Community Forest Program
The USDA Forest Service has awarded grants to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina from the Community Forest Program, which supports working forests that provide benefits like clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gadugi Earth Day winners
Following are the winners of the community and individual competition that brought in the most recycling (measured by weight) at the first annual Gadugi Earth Day event held on April 24 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
Gardening with the First Lady
It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden. But, Taliquo Walker and Iwodi Toineeta, fifth graders at the New Kituwah Academy, recently worked on a garden with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Cherokee residents honored at SCC Academic Awards
More than 285 of Southwestern Community College’s top students were recognized in an academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Longer terms for Council members
What can we do to make government work in the best interest of the people?
LETTER: Where is the return from fiber optic investment?
Several years back, as most tribal members remember, our Tribe, along with the approval of the Investment Committee, decided it would be a good thing to invest millions in a fiber optic network.
EDITORIAL: The best things in life are free and in Cherokee
Spring has sprung and folks are looking for great opportunities to spend great family time in Cherokee.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU program changes focus from motion pictures to film
CULLOWHEE – The Motion Picture and Television Production Program at Western Carolina University has a new name – one that program leaders say better reflects the terminology used in the industry. Approval of the new name – the Film and Television Production Program –...
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: Hornbuckle has two fights coming up
EBCI tribal member Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle (24-5) has two fights in the next few months. First, he is set to take on UFC veteran Dennis Hallman (51-14) at Titan Fighting Championship 26 on Friday, Aug. 30 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO. The fight is...
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee looking for productive year
With some depth returning to this year’s team, Cherokee cross country coach Eddie Swimmer is optimistic for a successful, productive year.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Greg Allen Smith – obituary
Greg Allen Smith, 37, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2018. Greg is the son of Buford and Jessie Smith.
Juanita George – obituary
Juanita George, 87, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson – obituary
Charles “Ronald” Tomlinson, 73, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.
HAPPENINGS
One Feather contest for Tourists tickets winners announced
The winners of the Cherokee One Feather contest for Asheville Tourists tickets are as follows: • Missy Ledford • Sandy Owle • Justin Lee • Kathy McCoy • Tyson Sampson Please drop by the One Feather office to pick up your family pack of four tickets to the Aug. 24...
New Youth Sport Registration procedures
The Recreation Department has made some adjustments to the youth sport registration procedures. Beginning Oct. 1, they will be designating specific dates and times for which children can be registered for specific sport play. All registrations will occur at Birdtown...
Public input sought for management of Hall Mountain Community Forest
The Cherokee Tribal Office of Environment & Natural Resources is having a serious of public meetings to discuss the management efforts of the Hall Mountain tract in Macon County.
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