EDITORIAL: Loving the land, water, and wind

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   We are blessed to live in some of the most beautiful land in the world. Next to our people, it is our most valuable and cherished resource. The Qualla Boundary consists of our 56,000 acres of real estate, held in...

“Widespread” flu affecting Cherokee community

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Forty-eight (48) of the 50 states are experiencing “widespread” influenza (flu) activity for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 3 (the latest figures as of press time) according to the CDC.  The N.C. Department of Health...

SCC announces fall graduates

  SYLVA- More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester. Among the graduates, 15 earned Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.69 GPA), while 18 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89...