by Anthony Brown | May 31, 2014 | Happenings
June 7 at 8am at the Birdtown Community Building. Sponsored by Birdtown Community Club. $10/table, limited three. Concessions will be available. Info: Jody 736-7510
by Anthony Brown | May 31, 2014 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
For many centuries, the Cherokee have assisted members of their tribe who need help, perhaps tending a garden, fixing a roof, lending a hand with painting or yard clean up. During this year’s daylong event held on Thursday, May 15, approximately 225 volunteers...
by Anthony Brown | May 31, 2014 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Nineteen Cherokees will retrace the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike ride during the month of June. This year’s Remember the Removal riders were honored at a special send-off event at Kituwah on Friday, May 30. “I’m...
by Anthony Brown | May 31, 2014 | OBITUARIES
Brock Squirrel, 23, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2014. A native of Swain County, he was the son of John Frederick Squirrel and Vickie Kay Owle both of Cherokee. Brock was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Irene Squirrel Martin,...
by Anthony Brown | May 30, 2014 | Happenings
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards, honors bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that have played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian...
