NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe delays opening; Harrah’s Cherokee casinos starting phased re-opening
In the current, unpredictable landscape surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, things change sometimes hourly and that is no different for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribe, State of North Carolina, and Park starting re-opening phases
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the State of North Carolina, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are beginning to re-open phases of their operations and economy following nearly two months of closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Interior Secretary visits Cherokee; delivers masks and tours testing site
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited the Qualla Boundary on Tuesday, May 5. While there, he checked out the coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing site for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and also visited Cherokee Central Schools where he helped box up meals for children and distribute face masks.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
One Feather reporter wins Photography Awards
Scott McKie Brings Plenty, staff reporter for the Cherokee One Feather, entered the photo competition at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair. Scott won four awards, including People and Portraits - Judge's Choice for photo of Teen Miss Cherokee 2012 Bradley Welch,...
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Sept. 11
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Sept. 11
Cherokee Nation honors citizens, organizations
The Cherokee Nation honored 16 citizens and four community organizations who made significant contributions over the past year during the recent 2014 State of the Nation Awards Banquet.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Writer saddened by Allison’s passing
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Brad Allison’s passing.
Thank you for support
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to all those who have supported my family after my son’s passing.
EDITORIAL: Tight lines and bent rods
A good friend and local fishing guide taught me the saying “tight lines and bent rods”. It is a saying among fisherman to wish a good fishing trip to someone.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS Lady Braves qualify for Regionals
The Cherokee High School Lady Braves golf team, coached by Sharon Bradley, has qualified three players for the Regional Competition. Elle Bradley, Destinie Owle, and Gabby Thompson have scored 55 or better, which is the requirement to compete regionally. All three...
Volleyball: Lady Braves beat Robbinsville
Cherokee 3 Robbinsville 1 The Lady Braves (8-8) won 3-1 against the Lady Black Knights of Robbinsville on Thursday, Sept. 27. The match score was 25-18, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22. “Senior Callie Phillips continues her outstanding senior season with 13 kills,” said...
Owl to enter Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame
EBCI tribal member Henry Owl will be posthumously inducted into the Lenoir-Rhyne College Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 13.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Joseph Stephen Watty – obituary
Joseph Stephen Watty, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Memorial VFW Post 8013 Big Nite Bingo
May 6. Bingo every Monday, early bird at 6pm. Under new management.
Service officer to visit Post 143
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans Service Officer on May 16 from 10am – 2pm at post headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family members who have any questions or business concerning veteran’s affairs are invited to...
Strawberry Festival
May 18 from 8am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This event, which is free of charge, is sponsored by the NAIWA Cherokee Chapter. Vendor space is available for $5/table. Schedule: 9am – opening ceremony, strawberry legend and children’s versions of...
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