Three plead in state court to robbing tribal elder

  Mitchum Scott Turpin, Tilmon Gene Fortner, and Kasey Lynn Keffer, all of Sylva, have pleaded guilty in federal court in Asheville to one count each of Robbery before the Honorable Dennis J. Howell. The maximum punishment faced by each defendant is 15 years’...

Wesley Queen – obituary

  Wesley Queen, 57, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Wesley was born May 8, 1960 in Swain County.  He was a carpenter. He is survived by his companion, Peggy Teesateskie; one sister, Cindy Queen; three brothers,...

Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 2-4

  Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.   Cuyamaca College 4th Annual Pow Wow.  Feb. 3...

News from the Nations (Jan. 15-19)

  California tribe to open $35 million casino YREKA, Calif. – The Karuk Tribe of California is set to open a $35 million casino facility in Yreka, Calif. in late February.  Mike Rose, casino general manager, told the Medford Mail Tribune, “They (Karuk tribal...