THANK YOU: Macon County appreciates use of field

  We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Cherokee Central Schools for their willingness to provide Franklin High School access to the football stadium at Cherokee Central. The tremendous hospitality and world-class facility that was provided...

Nannie “Bunny” Sampson Morris – obituary

    Nannie “Bunny” Sampson Morris, 52, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.  She was born April 10, 1963 in Cherokee to the late Enoch Sampson Sr. and Lucinda L. Sampson. Bunny made her way through life...

Lambert, Sneed take office

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Patrick Lambert became the 27th Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during an Inauguration Ceremony held at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Monday, Oct. 3.  Richie Sneed took the Oath of...

Gary Lynn “Dino” Littlejohn

  Gary Lynn “Dino” Littlejohn, 50, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva. She was born Aug. 19, 1965 in Charlotte to the late Annabelle Littlejohn Cucumber.  She made her way thru life by working as a housekeeper in...

Gunter named 2015 Miss Cherokee

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   It was raining outside, but the smiles inside lit up the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the annual Miss Cherokee pageant was held on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 3.  Amorie Gunter, a 20-year-old student...