by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Nancy Leopard Finger passed on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Haywood County on Aug. 13, 1933, into a family of 13 children, to the late Frank and Alice (Ashe) Leopard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – Several hundred people turned out, wearing orange shirts, to commemorate the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Jarrett Cody Youngdeer, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 11:10 a.m. at his residence in Cherokee, N.C. Jarrett was born on Dec. 28, 1984, in Sylva, N.C., to parents Jose Gomez Arana Sr., and the late Benny Youngdeer Wildcat. In addition to...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By BROOKLYN BROWN BIGMEAT One Feather Reporter CHEROKEE, N.C. – The monthly meeting of the Planning Board for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was held on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 21. Brian Saunooke, nominated by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | OPINIONS
Hello everyone, This is my Council Report for the month of September. As a reminder, October is Annual Council Month. October brings a variety of events and activities for residents and visitors alike. As we welcome an increased number of visitors to our community, I...
