NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
North Carolina Chief Justice visits Cherokee
Cheri Beasley, Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, toured several facilities in Cherokee on Monday, Jan. 13
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Jan. 15
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.
Council approves term limits for TGC and TCGE boards
Following a lengthy debate during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 9, Tribal Council approved term limits for the TGC (Tribal Gaming Commission) and TCGE (Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise) boards of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member subject of Student Spotlight at UNC
Meshay Long wasn’t planning on following in her older sister Alisha’s Tar Heel footsteps. The junior from Cherokee had her eyes set on Michigan and was thinking she would do better at a different school.
Missing beloved pet
Gizzy, a male Chihuahua mix, went missing from the upper Wrights Creek Fork area this past week. He does not have a collar on. If you see him or have any information on where he might be, please call Nonnie Crowe 497-7990. He is really missed.
‘Take Back the Night’ set for Sept. 17 on WCU campus
Jessica Greer Morris, executive director and co-founder of Girl Be Heard, a New York City-based theater group dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and other issues, will be the keynote speaker for “Take Back the Night” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Western Carolina University.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you from the family of James Smoker
We would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown to our family during the loss of our brother.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee evens score with Rosman
The Cherokee varsity wrestling team evened its score against the Rosman Tigers with a 60-15 win on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Braves had previously lost to Rosman in the Rosman Duals, but came back on Tuesday with a full, healthy team. 106lb. – Michael George (Ch) pinned...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Blue Ridge
In what appears to be a trend this season, Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams swept yet another team. This time it was Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Lady Braves (7-0) kept their perfect season intact doubling Blue Ridge’s points in a 76-38 win. The Braves...
WRESTLING: Cherokee takes 2nd at Rosman Duals
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team placed 2nd at the Rosman Duals held in Rosman on Saturday, Dec. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Harry Allen Pond Smith – obituary
Harry Allen Pond Smith, 52, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home.
Roland O. McGregor – obituary
Roland O. McGregor, of Bryson City, passed away on March 2, 2017 in Bryson City.
Kina B. Swayney – obituary
Kina B. Swayney, 56, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Youth football sign-ups
Peewees (5-6), Termites (7-8), Mites (9-10), and Midgets (11-12). Must be this age by July 31. All registrations should be returned to Painttown or Birdtown Gyms only. Participants must have a current physical in order to practice and play. Practice starts July...
Cherokee After Dark to host The Crystal Method (DJ set)
Cherokee After Dark is back for another rocking round! Experience the Event Center as it is transformed into an upscale nightclub featuring The Crystal Method (DJ Set)! Ever since they started making their first singles in the mid 90's out of the Bomb Shelter--their...
Bake sale sponsored by Shoal Creek Baptist Church
June 15 at 10am at the Cherokee Food Lion. This is being hosted by the Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Info: Jeanne Rearick 497-5374 or jeanne.rearick@gmail.com
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