NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Dockets for June 24, 25
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Motorcycle fatality on Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Newfound Gap Road at 5:11 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
Cherokee reports first COVID-19 death; Chief Sneed to issue mask order
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services Division (PHHS) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) confirmed on the afternoon of Monday, June 22 the first COVID-19 associated death of an EBCI tribal member.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive coming to Cherokee
Designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and collect oral care products for at-risk children, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held through Friday, March 6 in Cherokee and Kristina Hyatt, a dental hygienist with Cherokee Children’s Dental Program, will lead campaign activities in Cherokee.
WCU’s new outdoor adventure speaker series to feature American Whitewater’s Mark Singleton
Base Camp Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s outdoor programming organization, will launch a speaker series focused on outdoor adventure with a Tuesday, March 3, presentation featuring Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater.
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 6: Liberal and conservative philosophies issue
It’s 2016 and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you survived the Christmas dinner and the New Year’s Eve parties. And…you’re back at work. And…you’re looking at your bank statement in disbelief because no way did you really spend that much money in a month.
EDITORIAL: Where do we go from here?
It has been an eventful year. The most significant of which for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was the election of a new principal chief after 12 years, three consecutive terms, under a single administration
COMMENTARY: An independent newspaper works for open and accountable government
I was 26 years old when I was hired as editor of the Cherokee One Feather. I had no editing experience, no management experience, no supervisory experience, and I certainly had no experience putting together a budget.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Softball revised schedule
March 18 - vs. Murphy, 4:30pm March 22 – at Robbinsville, 4:30pm March 26 – vs. Rosman, 4:30pm March 28 – vs. Andrews, 4:30pm April 11 – at Rabun Gap, 4:30pm April 12 – at Rosman, 4:30pm April 16 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm April 19 – at Murphy, 4:30pm April 23 – at...
New Officers selected for Cherokee Runners at Annual Meeting
The Cherokee Runners held its annual membership meeting on Saturday, March 16 at the Ginger Lynn Welch Community Room.
Start Smart Basketball program starts in Cherokee
In recent weeks, the Cherokee Recreation department held its first Start Smart Basketball program for children between the ages of 3-5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dwight Walkingstick – obituary
Dwight Walkingstick, 67, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at his residence.
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough – obituary
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough, 88, of Whittier, passed away quietly on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, to be with the Lord.
Robert Glen Haigler – obituary
Robert Glenn Haigler, 32, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long illness at Medwest Harris Regional Hospital.
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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