Alice Marie Jumper – obituary

Alice Marie Jumper, 68, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born in Cherokee, and was the daughter of the late Owen Smoker, Sr. and Ida Teesateskie Smoker. In addition to her...

Cherokee Mask Making Class

Cherokee Mask Making Class.  Sept. 17-19 at the Yellowhill Community Club Building.  This class, led by Reuben Teesateskie, is funded by a grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.  Ten places are available for EBCI tribal members.  Bring a knife and chisels. ...

Braves reveling underdog role

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Football champions may be crowned in the winter, but they are most definitely won in the grueling late summer heat and humidity of August.  The Cherokee Braves, coming off a 3-8 season, are working hard this pre-season and...