by admin | Apr 8, 2026 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. Transparency is a byword in our society. We all seem to understand its importance, but we don’t seem to know what it is. And that is surprising. If you had transparent clothing, you would not have a problem...
by admin | Apr 8, 2026 | OBITUARIES
Martha Walkingstick Sampson, 66 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Mission Hospital. Martha was born in Cherokee, N.C., on Feb. 1, 1960, to the late Russell Walkingstick and Annie Arch. She worked at McDonald’s for many years, where she...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | General Announcements
This is a list of new enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were officially enrolled between October 1, 2025-March 31, 2026, who, unless otherwise prohibited by law, are eligible to receive a per capita distribution of distributable net gaming revenue...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | OPINIONS
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – For more than two decades, Dr. Hartwell Francis has been dedicated to the preservation of the Cherokee language, and his dedication to the Cherokee people is immense. His smiles and positivity drive...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | General Announcements
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The National Park Service is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Through this project, the park would improve connectivity with the gateway community of Cherokee,...
