Mary Green Ward – obituary

by | Mar 12, 2019 | OBITUARIES

  Mary Green Ward, 88, known to most as Mamaw Ward, entered into the presence of her Lord, at Mission Hospital, Sunday, March 10, 2019. A lifelong resident of Jackson county, she was an avid gardener and homemaker and loved bingo in her later years. She was...

Whittier-Cherokee Precinct elects Officers

by | Mar 12, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

  The Swain County Democratic Party Whittier-Cherokee precinct met recently to elect officers and delegates to the County Convention.  New Precinct officers are Chair Brenda Donargo from Whittier, Vice Chair Salina Lee from Cherokee, and Secretary Mary Herr from...

EDITORIAL: Back to nature

by | Mar 11, 2019 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Because we live here and are around it all the time, we take the natural beauty and untouched wilderness for granted. There are many places throughout our country where residents never see the impressive display of...

Michael Montelongo – obituary

by | Mar 11, 2019 | OBITUARIES

    Michael Montelongo, age 23, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home. Michael is the son of Cleto Montelongo and Rebecca Watty Montelongo. Michael was a life-long member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Along with his...