THE GOOD STUFF: Always a hero

THE GOOD STUFF: Always a hero

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – I was in the process of writing my weekly Good Stuff column on a Cherokee hero when I got an email from a funeral home. It was the obituary for a hero of mine and many others – PFC Reuben...
James Robert “Poat” Squirrell

James Robert “Poat” Squirrell

April 25, 1946 – March 24, 2025 James Robert “Poat” Squirrell was called to his eternal rest on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. A devoted family man, loyal friend, and respected member of his...
SOFTBALL: Lossie signs with Montreat College

SOFTBALL: Lossie signs with Montreat College

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor    CHEROKEE, N.C. – Amila Lossie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior member of the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) varsity softball team, signed a letter to intent to play...
OBITUARY: John Joseph Long

OBITUARY: John Joseph Long

John Joseph Long, 71, passed away at Mission Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Posey Long and Bessie (Catolster) Long. John was a loving, caring husband and a wonderful Papa John to his stepchildren and grandchildren. He shared a special...