NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD Arrest Report for Sept. 9-16, 2019
The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Addresses and those files with no charge data have been redacted.
Tribal Court Dockets for Sept. 18, 19
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 establishment of Cannabis Commission
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a step closer to establishing a cannabis business for the Tribe as Tribal Council approved legislation (Res. No. 731-2019) establishing a Cannabis Commission.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU taps specialist in Native American aging issues for distinguished professorship
R. Turner Goins, a nationally known specialist in American Indian aging issues, is Western Carolina University’s first Ambassador Jeanette Hyde Distinguished Professor of Gerontological Social Work.
Cherokee High School beating the odds on graduation rate
American Indian students have the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. Cherokee High School is beating those odds.
Panther named Top Reader for week
Tia Panther (shown left) was named the top reader for the “Dig into Reading” Summer Reading Program for the week of June 17. “Don’t forget to bring in your reading logs to turn in your time,” said Robin Swayney, Qualla Boundary Public Library manager. “Be the top...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Refs should keep their eyes open, mouths shut
I have been around football for most of my life; first, as a player, and now, as a reporter and photographer. I have seen some horrible officiating in my time, but nothing compares to what I witnessed first-hand at the Cherokee – Murphy JV game at Murphy on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Thank you from Praire Toineeta
I would like to take this time to say “Sgi” to my mom, dad, and the rest of my family for supporting me and always encouraging me to do my best. I had fun getting to know the contestants for the Little Miss Cherokee pageant, and I am grateful to Amanda Wolfe-Moore for...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Your savings account
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Some of my friends have suggested that I open a savings account, but I don’t know how to do that. I looked into it online a little bit, but it just seems kinda confusing. Can you help? ~ Signed, Save Me Dear Save Me: Congratulations! Opening your...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Smoky Mountain Youth League Football Playoff Schedule
Cherokee Runners training for Fall Events
The first half of October will concentrate on training for the Marine Corps Marathon that takes place on Oct. 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Denning (Denny) Andrew Rochester – obituary
Denning (Denny) Andrew Rochester, 54, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at his residence.
Frances Pauline Watkins Mathews
Frances Pauline Watkins Mathews, 74, of the Towstring Community went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 6 at her residence.
Robert “Bob” Alexander Smith – obituary
Robert Alexander Smith, 71, known as “Bob” went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, with his loving family by his side at his home in the Birdtown Community, Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
One Feather Valentine’s Day display ad sale
Jackson County Little League baseball and softball signups
Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 from 9am – 3pm at the Jackson County Recreation Dept. Cost: $65 (one child) or $50/each for two or more children. Info: Dave McCoy (828) 226-5640
CIH Pediatrics is moving
Cherokee Indian Hospital's Pediatrics program is growing and moving. Working with the EBCI Health and Medical Division, the Pediatrics program will be moving into the former Qualla Youth Health Center space at the Beloved Women's and Children's Center. Monday, Feb. 4...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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