NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi tables, withdraws several pieces of legislation during September session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) tabled several ordinances during the Orders of the Day portion of its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 4 including one designed to solve an upcoming vacancy on the Cherokee School Board. Several of these were tabled for more discussion before being brought to the floor for a vote.
Renovations have been completed at Cherokee Post Office
The Cherokee Post Office has been expanded and gotten a facelift in a few other parts. Those renovations have been ongoing for the past few months and were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the rainy morning of Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Big Cove Ponds dredging plans happening soon
The three ponds on Big Cove Road that sit adjacent to KOA campground, which are owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and managed by EBCI Fisheries & Wildlife Management, were drained mid-summer to prepare for dredging due to low water levels and high water temperatures.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
‘Life-saver’ among SCC grads honored at Medical Assisting pinning ceremony
One day last fall, Jessica Bradley started feeling uncharacteristically ill while on the job as a Medical Assisting Instructor at Southwestern Community College.
EBCI Division of Community, Education, and Recreation May 2024 newsletter
Cherokee Indian Hospital celebrates excellence, announces 2024 award recipients
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has announced this year’s recipients of its prestigious annual awards. Dr. Winona Houser has been named Employee of the Year, and Lisa Hoyle has earned the esteemed Hayes Award for Quality and Safety.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Noquisi Initiative addresses “Nikwasi” letter.
Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin radiates the life of people who once farmed around its roots, resolved questions at its crest, and celebrated community in its shadow.
COMMENTARY: Right focus
“It is very important to get out and educate for this upcoming election. We need to take a serious look at all candidates. Take the “D’s” (Democrat) and “R’s” (Republican) off the candidates.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Tough choice
Think of all those pursuits we have in life. Every one of us has them.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHEERLEADING: Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club wins at several meets
The Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club has continued to excel in wins over the past few weeks. The cheerleaders represent Jackson, Macon, Swain, Haywood counties in North and Rabun County Ga. Participants range from 4-18 years of age, both boys and girls.
SOFTBALL: Middle School Lady Braves finish season undefeated, win conference title
With a dominating performance at Andrews, the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves finished their 2021 season undefeated and won the Smoky Mountain Conference championship.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves earn post-season honors
Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Wanda Murphy Cucumber
Wanda Murphy Cucumber, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
OBITUARY: Dorothy (Rowena) Rowland
Dorothy (Rowena) Rowland, 93, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late John and Sally Lambert.
OBITUARY: Tally Bradley
Tally Bradley, 22, of Cherokee in the Wolftown Community, went on his Heavenly Ride Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Sarah and David Creson of Cherokee and Jud Bradley of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ed Laws; great grandmother, Elsie (Mawie) Rowland; cousin, John Davis; and grandfather, Joe Bradley.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 28-30
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 21-23
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 12-16
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Masters of Illusion LIVE to perform all-ages show at Harrah’s Cherokee
Believe the Impossible! Nothing beats the experience of seeing a magic show in person. You'll see grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers...everything you could possibly imagine and...
Dark Chocolate Truffles
I hope you all had a great Mother’s Day! This week, I decided to continue with the chocolate theme from last week and make some awesomely delicious truffles!
WCU unveils schedule for 10th annual Galaxy of Star Series
The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup highlighted by a return engagement of country-western icons Riders in the Sky, a Grammy Award-winning group that performed during the inaugural season of the series.
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