NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU Health building reopens after state, local officials deem it safe to return to normal operations
Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building reopened Monday, Feb. 10 after county, state and university officials found no public health or safety issues at the building in the wake of a potential hazardous materials incident that resulted in its evacuation.
Council makes change to Beloved Women Committee
The Beloved Women Committee was established by Tribal Council in April 2018 to develop guidelines and procedures for the selection of Beloved Men and Women among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Council approves food trucks on tribal lands officially
Food trucks have operated on a limited basis in Cherokee for awhile now, but an ordinance change to the Cherokee Code paves the way for more and codifies the practice in tribal law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NCSBA holds Regional Meeting at Cherokee
Cherokee Central Schools hosted the North Carolina School Board Association (NCSBA) Region 8 District Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Toineeta named CHS Homecoming Queen
Kendall Toineeta, CHS senior, was named Homecoming Queen at Homecoming festivities at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26.
Lossiah named CMS Homecoming Queen
Jamie Lossiah was named the CMS Homeocming Queen and Jade Ledford was named the Homecoming Princess at Cherokee Middle’s homecoming festivities on Thursday, Sept. 25.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Big Cove Community Club says thanks
Big Cove held their annual Kolanvyi Day celebration in April.
Thank you from the Family of Edgarita Ensley
The children of Edgarita Ensley would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to everybody who brought food, visited, sent kind wishes, cards and beautiful flowers, to our Mother during her illness and funeral.
EDITORIAL: Junaluska Leadership Council deserves praise for Meet the Candidate forums
During the month of May, the Junaluska Leadership Council (JLC) hosted several candidate forums for the elected offices that will be the focus of a primary on June 4.
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
Mary Hazel Lambert – obituary
Mary Hazel Lambert, 82, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee went home Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Nannie Sue Ball Blanton – obituary
Nannie Sue Ball Blanton, 74, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 28, 2017 in a Buncombe County Hospital after a short illness.
Richard Terry Reed – obituary
Richard Terry Reed, 66, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in the early hours of Friday, April 28, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Independence Day event listings
Cherokee One Feather listing of area Independence Day events
Benefit for Pam Cucumber
June 28 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Menu: chicken, bead bread, fried potatoes, cabbage and fatback with drink. $8 Proceeds to help with expenses needed for granddaughter’s surgery in Chapel Hill. Walk-ins welcome. Delivery upon request for 5 or more...
Contemporary Gospel concert
June 26-27 at 6pm at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Tree of Life band from Danville, Va. will perform. There will also be a food giveaway and a BBQ dinner.
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