by Anthony Brown | Sep 18, 2015 | Happenings
CULLOWHEE – The sights, sounds, fragrances and flavors of a bygone era will again draw thousands of visitors to Western Carolina University to experience the region’s rich history of southern Appalachian culture at the 41st annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday,...
by Anthony Brown | Sep 18, 2015 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger. Prior to this position, Kloster was the Tennessee District Ranger, as well as serving as interim Chief...
by Anthony Brown | Sep 18, 2015 | SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The JV Braves (0-3) had a tough homecoming game against the visiting Swain JV Maroon Devils on Thursday, Sept. 17. Several turnovers hurt Cherokee as Swain took a 16-0 win. “It was a tough game,” said JV Braves head...
by Anthony Brown | Sep 18, 2015 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Cherokee is once again making history by assuming another state-operated program. For years, Commodity Food Distribution has been provided to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by state and local...
by Anthony Brown | Sep 17, 2015 | OBITUARIES
Mary Marie Bridges passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born Feb. 10, 1930 in Cherokee to John David and Ollie (Sutton) Smith. Mary was very proud of her Cherokee heritage. Mary married George LeRoy Bridges in 1953 in North Carolina. She...