February 4, 2026 - The Cherokee One Feather

Sleight and Roland child abuse cases schedule update

by admin | Feb 4, 2026 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

By BROOKLYN BROWN One Feather Reporter CHEROKEE, N.C. – In August 2024, Bevier Hasbrouck Sleight III, then 78, who was employed as Santa at Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo in Cherokee, was arrested by Cherokee Indian Police Department on 13 child abuse...

Ask a Therapist – How to use social media in a healthier way: Scrolling with intention

by admin | Feb 4, 2026 | OPINIONS

By BROOKE BARRETT, LMCHC This is not an article that is going to tell you how social media is the downfall of humanity and the only escape is going off grid. Social media isn’t going anywhere. For many of us, it’s how we stay connected, learn new things, and...

THE GOOD STUFF: Ugvwiyuhi Dugan inspires with strength and compassion

by admin | Feb 4, 2026 | OPINIONS

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – Joyce Dugan, former Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is a visionary leader who inspires with her strength and compassion. She was elected the 24th EBCI...