NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Indiana casino protest voted down by Tribal Council
Tribal Council voted down a move to hear the formal protest put forth by Attorney Robert Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Chief’s Report: Update on Catawba, Lumbee issues
As you may be aware, we have been battling an unlawful attempt to establish an off-reservation casino in our state through land acquisition by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation.
Cherokee Nation establishes first hunting, fishing reserves
The Cherokee Nation announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 the Tribe’s first hunting and fishing reserve areas dedicated to Cherokee citizens for controlled hunts to open later this year.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Rock Springs Baptist Church donates to Children’s Home
Rock Springs Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School the week of June 22-26, and one of the projects for the children in attendance was to raise money for the Cherokee Children’s Home.
40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow results
These are the results of the 40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow held at the Acquoni Expo Center on July 3-5.
Business Spotlight: Two Crowes Ice Cream
Tagan Crowe’s Two Crowes Ice Cream celebrated its first anniversary in the Cherokee Cultural District over the Fourth of July weekend.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Be prepared for new neighbors
There is an elephant in the room. He hasn’t been conspicuous because he isn’t moving around, breaking furniture or tipping over glasses and gravy boats…yet.
EDITORIAL: Secrecy in the age of transparency
Every candidate for office in Tribal elections made a point of saying that they believe in open government and the people’s right to know what is going on with regard to the handling of the community’s affairs.
EDITORIAL: Cherokee needs bicycle lanes.
I don’t know if anyone has noticed, but the pedestrian crosswalks have been getting some new signage as summer turns into fall.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members sign to play college sports
Four Swain County High School athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, May 1 to play sports at the next level. EBCI tribal members Will Ferguson and Cody Dills joined fellow Maroon Devils Sean Webb and Tyler Wike at the signing.
FOOTBALL: War Eagles fall short in home loss
The weather wreaked havoc on all outdoors activities this past weekend, but the War Eagles played through the worst it could throw at them. The Western Carolina War Eagles (2-1) hosted the Appalachian Wolves (2-1) on a sloshy Ray Kinsland Stadium field on Saturday,...
Hornbuckle wins in Japan
TOKYO - EBCI tribal member Dan Hornbuckle (24-5) defeated Yuya Shirai by unanimous decision in a mixed martial arts fight at Deep 62 Impact. The fight took place on Friday, April 26 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. - ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Henry Queen – obituary
Henry Queen, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.
Michael Edward Lambert – obituary
Michael Edward Lambert, 34, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Myrna D. Climbingbear – obituary
Myrna D. Climbingbear, 56, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 16, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Myrtle Driver of Cherokee. She was a member of the Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church.
HAPPENINGS
Folkmoot USA performance
July 23 at 7:30pm at Swain County High School. Dancing groups and musicians from Thailand, Poland, and Slovakia will perform. Admission is $16/adults and $8 (12 and under). Info: Swain County Chamber of Commerce 488-3681
Tribe hosting 12th Annual Trout Derby on Aug. 3
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hosting the 12th Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby on Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual event takes place at the Oconaluftee River Islands Park. Children 3-11 years old are invited to participate. Pre-registration...
Baseball registration
Open registration for fall travel 9U baseball for youth boys ages 8-9 will be on Monday, July 22 from 6-8 pm at the John Crowe Field #1. Info: 506-3705
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