BIA to furlough employees

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) received a memorandum on Wednesday, April 3 informing them of upcoming furloughs.  The memo, from James N. Burckman, director of BIA Office of Human Capital Management,...

LETTER: So much to be thankful for…thanks to all!

Shiyo! Just wanted all to know that Mother is doing quite well! She had her big 94th birthday this past spring. She had a party at the Senior Center. Thanks to our tribe and council for the staff and services afforded our elders. For Mother’s day, Mom won the...

Melitia Sneed – obtiuary

Melitia Sneed, age 95, of the Qualla Community passed away Friday morning, April 5, 2013.   A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, Melitia was born January 1, 1918 to the late William and the late Minnie Bradley Saunooke. She was a successful business owner in...