Cherokee One Feather

Cherokee One Feather The official media outlet of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
(549)

Today is the day! Things kick off tonight at 7 p.m. Flyer per Deer Clan Productions.
07/04/2025

Today is the day! Things kick off tonight at 7 p.m. Flyer per Deer Clan Productions.

07/04/2025

FROM CHEROKEE INDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT:

On June 27, 2025, the Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran. The arrest followed reports of suspicious activity on the Qualla Boundary and led to charges in both Cherokee Court and Swain County State Court. The charges relate to alleged offenses involving two adult female victims.

Sheriff Cochran has been charged under state law with felonious restraint, assault on a female, sexual battery, and solicitation to commit prostitution. He is also charged under Tribal law with two counts of oppression in office and one count of abusive sexual contact.

CIPD officers acted quickly and in coordination with the State Bureau of Investigation, the FBI, and the District Attorney’s Office. Our officers were aided by improved technology purchased with the support of Tribal Council, Chief Hicks, and Vice Chief Ensley.

We are continuing to gather evidence and follow up on leads. This remains an open and active investigation, and we will provide updates as appropriate. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we are limiting public information at this time.

Our department’s focus is to ensure the safety of the Qualla Boundary and all those within it. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to see this matter through. Anyone with information is asked to contact CIPD at (828) 359-6600.

Thank You,
Carla Neadeau
Chief of Police

07/04/2025

These two elk were seen “playing” near the Oconaluftee Visitors Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just outside Cherokee, N.C. on the morning of Friday, July 4. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather video)

IT’S POW WOW TIME! The Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow kicks off this evening with a grand entry at 7 p.m. at the o...
07/04/2025

IT’S POW WOW TIME! The Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow kicks off this evening with a grand entry at 7 p.m. at the old Cherokee High School site in Cherokee, N.C.

Hollie Stover, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, dances in the women’s southern cloth category at the Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow in Cherokee, N.C., on July 6, 2024. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)

Per Swain County Government:
07/03/2025

Per Swain County Government:

The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 brings in the colors at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Pow Wow held at the ...
07/03/2025

The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 brings in the colors at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Pow Wow held at the old Cherokee High School site in Cherokee, N.C., on July 3, 2021. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)

07/02/2025

The One Feather will now provide weekly 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 following the new bills for the week.

07/02/2025

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED:
Co****le Tournament. July 5 at 10 a.m. at the Jesse Welch Turkey Shoot Facility in Kolanvyi (Big Cove). Cash prizes: $300, $200, $100. Register at 9 a.m., bags fly at 10 a.m. This is a fundraiser for Golden Girls Totsie Welch and Cindee West to attend the Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa.

Flyer from Beloved Committee
07/02/2025

Flyer from Beloved Committee

07/02/2025

Several years ago, Louise Goings told me that she has made literally thousands of baskets during her life. Her work is outstanding, and she has received various honors over the years for her outstanding artistry, and she is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

Flyer per Qualla Community Club:
07/02/2025

Flyer per Qualla Community Club:

07/02/2025

Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) schedule for Guyegwoni (July)

(All meetings are held in the Cherokee Tribal Council House in Cherokee, N.C. unless otherwise noted.)

Enrollment Committee. July 7 at 9 a.m.
Lands Acquisition Committee. July 7 at 11 a.m.
Reports to Council. July 9 at 9 a.m.
Qualla Housing Committee. July 9 at 1 p.m.
HIP Committee. July 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) regular meeting. July 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Lands Acquisition Committee. July 14 at 1 p.m.
Health Board. July 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Qualla Housing Committee. July 17 at 8:30 a.m.
Parks & Rec. Committee. July 17 at 1 p.m.
Roads Commission. July 21 at 9 a.m.
Timber Committee. July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Planning Board. July 21 at 1 p.m.
Qualla Housing Committee. July 23 at 1 p.m.
Kituwah, LLC Strategic Plan. July 24 at 9 a.m.

Address

810 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC
28719

Telephone

(828) 359-6261

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cherokee One Feather posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Cherokee One Feather:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

A Diary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

The Cherokee One Feather is the official weekly newspaper and multimedia news source for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe based on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina. It is the policy of the Cherokee One Feather to publish news articles and other materials and information judged by the editorial staff to have general value to the Cherokee community. Such news articles include a resume of Tribal Council business, Executive Committee and Business Committee actions and action taken by other Tribal committees, boards and enterprises. In addition, we cover local, state, regional, national, and international stories that of interest and impact to our tribe and surrounding community. We serve the approximately 16,000 members of our tribe and thousands of community members within the Western North Carolina region.

We do not permit reader comments containing links to other web pages, pervasive use of inappropriate language, information presented as fact without substantiation, or personal attacks. We strive to make our online presence as much of an open forum as possible, while adhering to the ethical standards established by the National Society of Professional Journalists. Repeated violations of our page standards may result in hiding of your comments, deleting of your comments, or being banned from using the page altogether. Thoughtful and courteous discussion on the page is welcomed and appreciated. Despite what current culture may be indicating, it is still possible for reasonable people to disagree without being disagreeable.

We hope you enjoy the Cherokee One Feather page. If you like us, let us know. If you don’t like us, contact us and we will try to find a way to improve.