NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe pays ransom as work continues in rebuilding of the network
The Tribal IT Department of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the many tribal programs are still dealing with the aftermath of a network cyber-attack that occurred on Dec. 7, 2019.
Tribe proposing casino in southwestern Virginia
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced plans on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to develop a casino as part of development on a 350-acre tract in southwestern Virginia.
CCS School Board holds first meeting of 2020
The Monday, Jan. 6 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Three to compete for Miss Cherokee crown
Three young ladies will vie for the Miss Cherokee crown during the annual pageant scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. Amorie Gunter, Angel Squirrel and Taylor Wilnoty will be judged in various categories including traditional dress, traditional talent, public speaking and more.
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Sept. 25
BOYS CLUB SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 26 – School Early Release Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Board and General Manager Swearing In Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 2 – Managers’ Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 – School Early Release – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Board Resolution...
Big Y wins big prize at Extension Awards
The Big Y Community had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday, Sept. 16 as it received first place in the Community Development Awards category at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Awards dinner held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Big Cove took second place followed by Tow String, Yellowhill and Birdtown.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Cherokee – It’s for the birds
Did you know that we are part of the official North Carolina Birding Trail and actually have six trails featured in North Carolina’s birding guidebook?
LETTER: Reader wants to see police reports, follow-up stories
I would like to see Cherokee Police Department’s arrest reports in The One Feather every week.
Thank you from Libby Climbingbear
This is a belated thank you to everyone that contributed to the fundraiser for me.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
Both the Braves (8-6) and the Lady Braves (15-1) won against the Rosman Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Led by Avery Mintz and Kendall Toineeta, who scored 24pts apiece, the Lady Braves got their fifteenth win of the season with a 72-60 win over the Lady Tigers. Cherokee...
WRESTLING: McCoy named MOW at tournament
Robbinsville’s Spencer McCoy (shown in photo at left), an EBCI tribal member, was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the James Orr Memorial Tournament held in Graham County on Saturday, Jan. 19. McCoy took first place in the 195lb. division. With 165 points,...
BASKETBALL: Toineeta leads Lady Braves over Robbinsville
Kendall Toineeta was a scoring machine against Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 18. She poured in 35 points to lead the Lady Braves (14-1) to a 85-79 win over the Lady Black Knights. Cherokee led 23-12 after the first period and 48-39 at halftime. The second half was...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Christopher Adam Woodard – obituary
Christopher Adam Woodard, 30, of Cherokee, is at peace with the Lord.
Kenneth James Kirkland – obituary
Kenneth James Kirkland, 65, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Harry Allen Pond Smith – obituary
Harry Allen Pond Smith, 52, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home.
HAPPENINGS
Camp Meeting
July 15-19 at 7pm nightly at the Dora Reed Day Cay Center. Raymond Johnson is the guest preacher and singing will be by local church choirs. This event is hosted by The Cherokee Indian Missionary Baptist Association.
The Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School
July 7-11, supper begins at 5:30pm nightly, classes from 6-8pm at Holly Springs Baptist Church at 77 Holly Springs Church Road in Bryson City. Pre-K to adult classes. Info: 482-2209
WCU presents ‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ on July 28
ctor and historian Kurt Sutton will present “An Evening with Mark Twain” at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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