NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Commercial Gaming Roundtable transcription
Director of EBCI Communications Chris McCoy sat down with Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed, Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley, Tribal Council Chairman Adam Wachacha, and Council Vice Chairman David Wolfe recently to discuss new opportunities in commercial gaming.
Budget Council overview from Tuesday, Aug. 4
Tribal Council tackled an agenda of 14 items, on topics ranging from agriculture to enrollment in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), during its Budget Council session on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Analenisgi moving into new locations this week
The Analenisgi program will open in a new location, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital campus, later this week.
Qualla Art Market
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Scholarships up for grabs at SCC’s 50th anniversary open house
Free food, giveaways and the opportunity to win scholarships and other prizes will be a part of Southwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary open house celebration on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm at the Jackson Campus.
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editor is in response to an article published in the Feb. 11 issue of the One Feather entitled “In God We Trust motto withdrawn in Council”.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
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win SMC tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (24-2) beat Rosman in the second round and Robbinsville in the finals to win the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament last week. The Lady Braves, who are ranked #3 in the latest Maxpreps.com 1A basketball poll, had already won the conference...
WRESTLING: Download 1A West Regional brackets
1A Regional Brackets (Preliminary)
BASKETBALL: Swain beats Cherokee in 2nd Round
Swain defeated Cherokee 58-52 in the second round of the Smoky Mountain Basketball Conference tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Seth Littlejohn led Cherokee with 20 points. Cherokee fell behind early as Swain led 19-8 after the first period and 33-19 at the half. ...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Catherine Edna Hunt Powell Lockman – obituary
Catherine Hunt Powell Lockman, 100, of Hickory, passed away on Jan. 10, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice.
Davina Jean “D.J.” Swayney Ricco – obituary
Heaven gained an angel on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, after Davina Jean “D.J.” Swayney Ricco, 38, of Surprise, Ariz. lost a courageous battle with cancer.
Robert Lee Queen – obituary
Robert Lee Queen, 65, of the Soco Community in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
July 13 at 11am behind the Birdtown Gym. Entry fee: $50/team. Indian dinners and frybread will be available as long as they last. 50/50 drawing. No alcohol allowed. Info: 736-7116, 788-0468, 788-1040
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion (updated listing)
Aug. 11 at 1pm at the Tsali Manor Pavilion. Bring family photos. Children’s games to be held. Door prizes are being collected. Bring a covered dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208, Katie Cooper 788-3133, Nancy Driver 497-0206, Stacy Rogers 508-0392
Vacation Bible School at Waterfalls Baptist
July 22-26 from 6-8pm at Waterfalls Baptist Church. Ages 2-adult. Everyone is invited. Info: 497-9680
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