OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell

  SWANNANOA – Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Washington, DC, Bell had resided in Buncombe County since 1993.  He was fascinated by Native American culture and...

CIPD Arrest Report for Jan. 17-24, 2021

  The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent...

COMMENTARY: Beware of men in suits

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR    Speaking with many of our traditionalists and elders, you may certainly understand why many Natives are wary of those wearing suits. It is a hold over from the days of forced exodus and military domination of...

OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”

  John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. John followed up his U.S. Forest Service, military – Air Force, and BIA – law enforcement careers to fulfill his true passion, becoming...