NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee’s Immediate Care Center closing until further notice on May 15
The Immediate Care Center (ICC) in Cherokee will close until further notice on Friday, May 15. The Center is operated by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA).
Vice Chief submits legislation to harshen penalties for tribal drug offenses
In an effort to combat the illicit drug issue on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley has submitted legislation that would harshen the penalties of those convicted of tribal drug offenses.
Tribe delays opening; Harrah’s Cherokee casinos starting phased re-opening
In the current, unpredictable landscape surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, things change sometimes hourly and that is no different for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to mark 36 years in H.F. Robinson Building
Friends and fans of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center are invited to drop by the museum Saturday, April 11, to join in a celebration.
Next phase of work on Newfound Gap Road begins in April
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13.
Cherokee Day of Caring event seeking volunteers
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief are sponsoring the 11th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event taking place on Thursday, May 14.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Inspiring people to care again
They say voters are increasingly apathetic. However, across America they are pouring their time, energy, and money into helping.
LETTER: Against national motto on public buildings
This letter to the editor is in response to an article published in the Feb. 11 issue of the One Feather entitled “In God We Trust motto withdrawn in Council”.
EDITORIAL: The sound of silence
In January 2016, Tribal Council passed a law (Resolution No. 87) that did away with verbatim written documentation of Council sessions as a matter of course. In other words, the exact words of the Council no longer had to be made into a written record and minutes of the sessions could be summarized.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2nd Annual Youth Track Meet flyer and applications (updated with new age groups)
The 2nd Annual Youth Track Meet is scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at the Acquoni Expo Center track.
WNC Lady Royals win 7th grade National Championship
The WNC Lady Royals 7th Grade team won the AYBA Division I National Championship on July 4 in Concord. The Lady Royals defeated teams from North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Team members include players from Carolina Day, Cherokee, Swain, Cane River,...
Rain no match for Cherokee Runners Third Annual Sunset 5K
The Cherokee Runners staged its third annual Sunset 5K and Fun Run on Thursday, July 4. Even with the pouring rain, everyone had a great time. Runners from as far away as Oklahoma, Florida and New Jersey competed, along with fifteen new runners from the Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K program.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson – obituary
Virginia Maxine Bumgardner Gibson, 80, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday Jan. 22, 2018.
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver – obituary
Wayne A. “Bear” Carver, 94, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
Wesley Queen – obituary
Wesley Queen, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Refresher Training Course covering OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Sept. 11 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center 2nd Floor EOC/Training Room. This 8-hour course offers the resources required for an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher/awareness class. The class, sponsored by the EBCI Emergency Management Agency, is open to the...
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor deadlines approaching
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
Nanas Cooking for Brothers in the Wind Benefit Dinner
Aug. 15 from 11am – 2pm at the Cool Waters Motel. $8 dinner and includes fried chicken, cabbage, fried potatoes, bean bread, beans and hominy, and a drink. Delivery is available if there are more than three orders. Info: Ned Stamper 736-2780, Wahnetah Stamper...
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