NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 outbreak identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
An additional 14 COVID-19 cases have been identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. 12 cases are residents, and two cases are staff members.
Tribal Council votes to remove BIA agency superintendent
Tribal Council passed a resolution unanimously during its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 3 that requests the Superintendent of the Cherokee Agency of the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) be reassigned from his position and away from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Council approves $3.4 million land purchase for casino property
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has begun the process to purchase a four-acre lot in the Painttown Community for a price of $3,400,000.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Warriors raise money for Children’s Home, in traditional way
The Warriors of Anikituwah saw a need within the community, and they’re trying to do their part to help. During the recent Cherokee Voices Festival at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Warriors raised $511 that they will donate to help with the construction of the new Cherokee Children’s Home.
Forest Service announces Ginseng Permit Process for 2015
The U.S. Forest Service, National Forests in North Carolina announced that forest visitors have until Wednesday, July 15 to submit their contact information to a Nantahala or Pisgah National Forest district office if they want to participate in the lottery to receive a ginseng harvest permit this year.
Fair Committee Report – June 15 meeting
The third Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, June 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Where is the customer service?
A lot of tribal members have really great paying jobs and have to work with the public
EDITORIAL: Your vote counts…but where?
The last report that I am aware of with regard to a census being held is in 1991. Based on the Charter mandate, a census should have been held prior to the election in 2001.
EDITORIAL: The “truth” about drugs
Each year, all tribal employees are required to sit through one hour of drug awareness training (supervisors and managers get to endure a second hour of “how to catch a drug user and what to do if you catch one” training).
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
Carla Francine Lossiah – obituary
Carla Francine Lossiah, 48, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 unexpectedly while in her Mother’s arms.
Mary Bradley – obituary
Mary Bradley, 57, of the Painttown Community of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 5:30am while at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness.
Sidney Lee Myers – obituary
Sidney Lee Myers, 78, of Camp Creek, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit dinner for Wolftown Indian ball team
Aug. 23 from 11am – 2pm at the Cherokee Methodist Church. Hickory Smoked pork barbecue dinner (pork, baked beans, cole slaw, bun, dessert, drink) for $8. For carry-outs, call 736-7615 (leave number of orders, time and place to deliver and name)
Hall Mountain Tract public meetings
The Cherokee Tribal Office of Environment & Natural Resources is having a series of public meetings to discuss the management efforts of the Hall Mountain tract in Macon County on the following dates and times: Aug. 27 at Cowee School in Franklin Sept. 3 in...
Cherokee Homecoming: Running Water Pow Wow and Ripe Corn Festival
Aug 31 and Sept. 1 at the North Shoals area of Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Ga. Gate will open to the public at 10am each day and close at 10pm on Sat night and at 6pm on Sun afternoon. Indian Food, crafts & arts, educational and cultural programs. Info: Frank...
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