NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU ekes out new enrollment record; modest growth driven by increased retention
For the ninth time out of the past 10 years – and this fall by a small margin – Western Carolina University has experienced an increase in total enrollment, with a new record of 12,243 students enrolled for the 2020 fall semester and an all-time high retention rate.
Jackson Co. identifies COVID-19 cluster at WCU resident hall
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a Western Carolina University (WCU) residence hall.
Tribal member opens marijuana dispensary in Oklahoma
Seven 8 Nine Dispensary had its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 1 paired with a farmer’s market and a Patient Drive.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Meet the Remember the Removal riders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected seven people to represent the Tribe on the 2015 Remember the Removal Ride which will retrace the Trail of Tears.
WCU faculty assist with award-winning Cherokee language documentary
Two Western Carolina University faculty members assisted on a recently released award-winning film that chronicles efforts to revitalize the Cherokee language in Western North Carolina.
WCU honors fall, summer graduates in relocated commencement
Western Carolina University honored its fall and summer graduates during a Saturday, Dec. 13 commencement ceremony that went on as planned after a bomb threat necessitated the relocation of the event from Ramsey Regional Activity Center to E.J. Whitmire Stadium.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly of term limits and staggered terms
During the election, one recurring issue that was of importance to many of our enrolled members is the subject of term limits and/or staggered terms for elected office. Opinions of candidates varied greatly.
LETTER: Ross and Lossiah families say thanks
The Ross and the Lossiah families would like to thank everyone who bought a dinner and who helped make the Indian Taco Benefit a success
EDITORIAL: Ethics policy should be voted on by the people
Over the months and years within tribal government and the Cherokee community, there has been much discussion concerning the conduct of elected officials.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Wolfe makes All-Conference
Jayce Wolfe, an EBCI tribal member attending Smoky Mountain High School, was named All-Conference for the WNC Athletic Conference. He is the son of Christina Panther and Blaine Wolfe. Wolfe also plays on the varsity basketball team at Smoky Mountain. - ONE FEATHER...
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta, Lossiah make All-Conference
Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta and Lydia Lossiah have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference Cross-Country team. Toineeta placed 4th in the Smoky Mountain Conference meet, 13th at the 1A West Regional meet and 31st at the 1A state meet in Kernersville. Lossiah...
Special Olympics athletes win bowling medals
NEWTON - Athletes representing the Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program participated in the SONC Western Bowling Tournament at Pin Station in Newton on Sunday, Dec. 2. Shown (left-right) in the photo at left - front row – Nicky Etters, Gold medal; middle row –...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kathleen Moore “Kitty” Byrd – obituary
Kathleen Moore Byrd (“Kitty”), 88, of Asheville, NC died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
Ronald “Boog” Lambert – obituary
Ronald “Boog” Lambert, 58, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Christine Parker Buchanan – obituary
Christine Parker Buchanan, 96, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
HAPPENINGS
Free SCC Employability Classes
Free SCC Employability Classes for the Unemployed and Underemployed are being offered this summer. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on the SCC Jackson Campus in the Employability Laboratory, Oaks 104. Info: (828) 306-7020 June 5 On Track- 10 Hidden Rules to...
Oklahoma relief drop-off points in Cherokee
In the wake of the storms that passed through Oklahoma, there may be Chickasaw, Absentee Shawnee, Potawatomi, along with other tribes, who have been directly affected. Many have asked how they might be able to assist with providing relief for the storm victims and...
EBCI Money deadline approaching
The next Manage Your EBCI Money deadline is June 30. The distribution of the minor funds for qualifying members is the first week of September. To be eligible to receive funds in September, minors must complete the online Manage Your EBCI Money course, 18 years old...
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