Zane “Jack” Bowman – obituary

  Zane “Jack” Bowman, 68, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. He was born April 21, 1948 in Cherokee to the late Harold “Buster” Bowman and Alice Wolfe Bowman.   Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jack is survived by two sons, Bobby Dean Raines...

Margaret Teesateskie Welch – obituary

  Margaret Teesateskie Welch, 71, of Robbinsville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born June 7, 1945 in Graham County to the late George Teesateskie Sr. and Sarah Jumper Teesateskie.  Margaret was a...

EDITORIAL: Alternative truth and wrestling

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Back in the day, I would watch professional wrestling with a certain amount of awe and fascination. It was almost like an old western showdown, black hats and white hats symbolized evil and good, respectively. I think...

WRESTLING: Toineeta wins second ring

  GREENSBORO – Anthony Toineeta (52-2) is the first two-time state champion in Cherokee High School history.  He won the 1A 160lb state championship with a 12-0 major decision over Tanner Whitman from Rosman at the state championship meet at the Greensboro...