Jacobs selected to AISES Board of Directors

  The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors recently, as well as the full slate of board members for 2017-2020.  Joining the AISES Board of Directors are Grace Bulltail,...

Ensley chosen as Vice Chief

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a new Vice Chief filling an office that has sat vacant for nearly four months.  Alan “B.” Ensley, longtime Yellowhill Tribal Council representative, was selected during a vote...

LETTER: Tribal elder addresses safety concerns

  Dear Editor, The cell tower. We have one overlooking Wagon Wheel Gap Road and what I wonder is why it has no light? There are planes. Maybe I’m jumping to conclusions. I think this needs to be remedied soon. There could be a major disaster if not. Another...

Samuel David Taylor – obituary

  Samuel David Taylor, 77, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. He was a U.S. Army veteran, woodcarver, and gardener.  He was a member of the Bethabara Baptist Church. Samuel is survived by two brothers, Jonah and Truman Taylor; one...