Native American art exhibit receives NEA grant

  The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a $25,000 grant in support of a contemporary Native American art exhibit scheduled for display at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum from Aug. 21 through Dec. 8. It is the first NEA grant awarded to...

Lida Fay Locust – obituary

  Lida Fay Locust, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness on Friday, June 23, 2017 around midnight at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Fay was attended by her faithful sons. Born on Aug. 19, 1956, Lida was commonly known by Fay to those...

Area Fourth of July Celebrations

  Compiled by One Feather staff   Freedom Fest Where: Everett Street in Bryson City What: Pet show, Firecracker 5K, hula hoop-off, watermelon eating contest, sack race, music, and more Fireworks time: 10pm Info: 488-3681, (800) 867-9246,...

Fair food vendors selected, menus approved

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   In preparation for the 105th Cherokee Indian Fair, Frieda Huskey, Fairgrounds and Special Events supervisor, and Lisa Frady, Events and Group Tour coordinator held a drawing on Tuesday, June 20 for the vendors who will...