Evening art classes at OICA in March

by | Mar 7, 2012 | A&E, Happenings

      Looking for something creative to do? Southwestern Community College’s Fine Arts Program at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will be offering three evening art classes for the month of March. Each class is open to any skill level, from...

Artists sought for WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day festival

by | Mar 6, 2012 | A&E

     CULLOWHEE – Arts and crafts vendors are being sought to participate in Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University’s annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture.      This year’s Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, on the WCU...

Ric’s Grocery holds grand opening

by | Mar 6, 2012 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF                   Ric Bird has worn a lot of hats in his life including Tribal Council representative, champion pow wow dancer and singer, and professional wrestler.  His latest hat is that of entrepreneur.               ...

Richard Teesatuskie – obituary

by | Mar 6, 2012 | OBITUARIES

     Richard Teesatuskie, 67, of Cherokee passed away on March 2, 2012 at his home following a period of declining health.  He was a member of the Yellowhill community. He was an active member of the Yellowhill Baptist Church and was the piano player until his death. ...