EBCI Beloved Man Jerry Wolfe passes away

by | Mar 13, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Jerry Wolfe, the first Beloved Man of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in over 200 years, passed away on Monday, March 12 at the age of 93.  A fluent speaker and traditionalist, he was always willing to share his...

Greg Allen Smith – obituary

by | Mar 13, 2018 | OBITUARIES

  Greg Allen Smith, 37, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2018. Greg is the son of Buford and Jessie Smith. Greg is survived by two sons, Seth Allen and Luke James Smith; two sisters, Michelle and Krystal; one brother, Little Bu; his bub, Trevan; and several...

Juanita George – obituary

by | Mar 13, 2018 | OBITUARIES

  Juanita George, 87, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2018. A native of Whittier, she was the daughter of the late James and Delphia Shehan, and wife of the late Columbus George. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also...

Saunooke receives prestigious state award

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Long-time Painttown Tribal Council Rep. Tommye Saunooke has been given a high, prestigious honor by the State of North Carolina.  Gov. Roy Cooper has bestowed the honor of being a member of The Order of the Long Leaf...