NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
State bill could bring sports betting to Cherokee casinos
New legislation in the North Carolina Senate could bring sports wagering to tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). State Sen. Jim Davis introduced S.B. 154 Authorize Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands on Wednesday, Feb. 27, and the bill aims to simply amend G.S. 14-292.2 to include sports wagering as a Class III game that “may lawfully be conducted”.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for March 6 and 7
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for March 6 and 7
Personnel, policies, and apparel discussed at the March 4 CCS School Board meeting
The March 4 Cherokee School Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Charlotte Saunooke at approximately 4:45 p.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee donation to help Cherokee Elementary students
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort has donated $25,000 to the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT). The sponsorship will be used to continue funding a Cherokee Elementary School program that encourages teachers to share skills, experiences,...
Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools Board of Education Annual Joint Board meeting
March 21 at 6pm in the Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The Boards will discuss their MOA.
Teen Black Light Dance at Cherokee Youth Center
By SKY KANOTT CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL The Cherokee Youth Council is hosting a Teen Black light Dance Fundraiser on Friday, March 22 from 7-11pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. All teens between 12-17 years of age are invited. There will be games, dancing, food and plenty...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
OP/ED from NY Times: Rape on the Reservation
Click below to read an op/ed piece entitled Rape on the Reservation by American Indian author Louise Erdrich that appeared online at the New York Times website yesterday. The piece is on the need to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act....
Letter In honor of Geneva Rose “Mamma Gene” Sneed Jackson
Although servants are always met with opposition, The Latter-day Saint Kit’Yowa Cherokee Family Clan expresses thanks to the One’s Above for the small, yet very important part, that Mamma Gene played in the comfort she gave and the faith that she portrayed to this...
Thank you letter from the family of Hank Littlejohn
The family of Hank Littlejohn wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to all those responsible for the benefit held for Debbie and Hank. It was a real blessing to them and to those who attended. Also, the family wishes to thank everyone who visited them in the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Reed takes 2nd at Middle School Championships
Devona Reed, Cherokee Middle School, took second place at the area Middle School Cross Country Championship meet on Monday, Oct. 10 at Hiwassee Dam. She posted a time of 14:09.2.
62 participate in 2nd Chief’s Challenge event
A total of 62 participants came out for the 2nd Annual Chief’s Challenge mile run on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Swain tops Braves in rivalry game
The Swain Maroon Devils (7-1) rushed for 420 yards on Friday night (Oct. 7) as they defeated Cherokee (3-5) by the score of 49-7 in their yearly rivalry matchup.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jerome Watty – obituary
Jerome Watty, 66, of the Big Cove Community passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2015 while at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Brenda Lee (Swayney) Sluder – obituary
Brenda Lee (Swayney) Sluder, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2015 following a brief stay at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Marcella Wilnoty Saine – obituary
Marcella Wilnoty, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the St. Joseph’s Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville with her loving family at her side.
HAPPENINGS
Deadline change due to President’s Day Holiday
The Cherokee One Feather office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 due to the President's Day Holiday. The deadline for the Feb. 21 issue will be Friday, Feb. 15 at 12noon.
Fundraiser for liver transplant patient
Feb. 13 from 12-6pm and Feb. 14 from 7:30am – 6pm at the parking lot of the Cherokee Welcome Center (across from the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds). Chocolate-dipped strawberries (both milk and white chocolate available), $9/dozen or $5/half dozen, can be mixed. This...
Supplies needed for Cherokee Historical Association
Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) is in need of mulch or wood chips for their garden trails as well as locust poles or trees for handrails and stockade. They need 6-8” poles and can cut them if necessary. If you know of anyone or a company that may have these...
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