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Cherokee, North Carolina · Cherokee

The Bluegrass Fair Is Underway at Masterson Station Park

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The Bluegrass Fair is officially underway at Masterson Station Park, bringing some more summer fun to Lexington through June 15.We love serving the great state of Kentucky and getting to be a part of this tradition, said Paris Kissel, communications manager for Kissel Entertainment. If you're a thrill seeker, I absolutely recommend the Samurai. If you're a small child, I absolutely love the pug boat. It's very cute with a pug theming.Every night…See the Story

Bryson City · Bryson City

Obituary: John Anthony Haverkamp

John Anthony Haverkamp, born on August 24, 1962, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. He was born to Phil and Mary Lou Haverkamp in O’Neill, Nebraska and grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota, with his parents and seven siblings. After graduating from high school, John moved to North Platte, Nebraska, and met the love of his life, Julie. John continued his education there, attending a trade school whe...See the Story

Cherokee, North Carolina · Cherokee

Three new ordinances submitted during June Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) - The Cherokee One Feather

Three news ordinances were submitted during the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) regular session on Thursday, June 5.Read Article

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THE GOOD STUFF: Ava Walkingstick receives One Feather Student of the Year Award - The Cherokee One Feather

An outstanding young Cherokee woman has been named the inaugural winner of the Cherokee One Feather Student of the Year Award.  The award was presented to Ava Walkingstick, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a rising junior at Cherokee High School (CHS), during the Reports to Council session on the morning of Wednesday, June 4, 2025.Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

Cherokee High School 4th quarter Honor Roll - The Cherokee One Feather

Cherokee High School 4th quarter Honor RollCherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

EBCI Government Explained: Exclusion (banishment) powers - The Cherokee One Feather

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gives tribal leaders the authority to exclude individuals, including EBCI tribal members, from its lands.  This process is sometimes referred to as banishment but is referred to as exclusion in the Code. Basic law on exclusion This process was added to the Cherokee Code with the passage of Ord. No. 92 (1994) on March 22, 1994…Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 2025) - The Cherokee One Feather

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   Every few weeks, the One Feather will provide legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced. H.R. 226 (Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act. This House bill would place 76 acres of land in eastern Tennessee into trust for the Eastern Band …Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

$10M Settlement Reached in Suit by Unarmed Man Shot by Cherokee Indian Police

An unarmed man who was shot in his home by members of the Cherokee Indian Police SWAT team has reached a $10 million settlement with the parties named in a civil lawsuit. Ellis Boyle, the attorney for Jason Harley Kloepfer, confirmed the settlement will be paid by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Boyle said the parties are finalizing the details, and he anticipates his client will sign the paperwork …Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

USA Fly Fishing Takes Team and Individual Bronze at World Championship

The American team bested the hosts, the Czech Republic, to secure their second bronze medal in a row at the World Championship. Photo via Instagram Last week, after five greulling days of competing against the best teams in the world at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic, the USA Fly Fishing Team finished in third place to win a bronze medal.This is the second year in a row that the team has earned a bronze medal, a s…Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

Parking reductions and drive-thru closures planned during construction for CIHA Pharmacy expansion - The Cherokee One Feather

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) has announced the launch of a pharmacy expansion project designed to enhance patient safety and provide more advanced care options.Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

Agenda for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) on Thursday, June 5 - The Cherokee One Feather

Agenda for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) on Thursday, June 5Cherokee, North Carolina · CherokeeRead Article

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