NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe receives authorization for disaster household food distribution
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of a handful of federally recognized tribes to receive a USDA Disaster Household Distribution (DHD) authorization for its Tribal Food Distribution program.
Tribe’s Syringe Services Program open twice a week during quarantine
With many tribal programs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) closed due to quarantine orders relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the EBCI Syringe Services Program is opening twice a week to aid their clients.
Otto man pleads guilty to trafficking meth in Macon County
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch’s office secured the conviction on Monday, April 13 of an Otto man who played a key role in a large-scale methamphetamine operation to ferry drugs from Atlanta, Ga. into Macon County.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman seeking nominations
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is currently recruiting EBCI tribal members who are undergraduate college students to participate in its 2015-16 program.
Tribe to host Rainbow and Ramps event
The EBCI Division of Commerce is hosting the annual Rainbow and Ramps event on Saturday, March 28 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from 10am – 2pm.
WCU to hold Women’s Leadership Conference March 27-28
Women serving in leadership roles in business, government and education in Western North Carolina will be among the speakers and panelists for the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, a two-day event to be held in March at Western Carolina University.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What must it be like to be banished?
According to the Municode for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Section 2-1, Subsection B, “The Tribal Council shall have the power to exclude other persons from Cherokee trust lands when necessary to protect the integrity and law and order on Tribal lands and territory or the welfare of its members”. Subsection A talks about the “exclusion” or banishment of enrolled members who are deemed sex offenders or drug traffickers.
LETTER: Next generation now
When you look at the outside world from through your front door, one has to wonder where are we going? Who is going to lead?
COMMENTARY: Pageant coordinator responds to ideas
I truly appreciate any input and/or suggestions as far as the Pageant is concerned. I have coordinated Miss Cherokee for many years, from time to time with a different co-coordinator.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles battle in IFL Playoffs
The Western Carolina War Eagles (5-4) were sent to Kingsport, Tenn. on Saturday, June 15 to play the Tennessee Crusaders (7-3) to see who would play in the Imperial Football League championship game. Coming out of a three week span of not playing a game proved to be a...
TRACK & FIELD: CHS members make Honorable Mention team
Several members of the 2013 CHS track and field teams have been named Honorable Mention in the Asheville Citizen-Times All-WNC track team including: Justice Littlejohn, Stevi Sutton, Kendall Toineeta, Lydia “Le Le” Lossiah, Jordyn Thompson and Avery Mintz. All...
BASEBALL: Tribal member drafted by Royals
An EBCI tribal member was drafted by the Kansas City Royals during the Major League Baseball draft on Friday, June 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Melissa Ann Jumper – obituary
Melissa Ann Jumper, 41, of the Big Y Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a period of declining health.
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley – obituary
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley, age 69, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home.
Lucetta Hill Ward – obituary
Lucetta Hill Ward, 56, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee suddenly went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Rodney Atkins to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Rodney Atkins has an impressive track record hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the country listener: he's had six number one hits from his first three albums, from "Watching You" and "These Are My People" to his most recent smashes, "Take A Back Road" and...
Meet the Braves and Lady Braves
Aug. 16 at 6pm at Ray Kinsland Stadium. If raining, event will be moved to cafeteria. Free food and fun.
67th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Reuben and Mary Jane Taylor
Together they have found a friendship raised a family and built a beautiful marriage. Everyone is invited by Frances and Wanda to participate in the joyous celebration of their parents’ Reuben and Mary Jane Taylor 67th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2pm at...
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