COMMENTARY: Making the language a priority

By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor   What is your interest in the Cherokee language? And before we get into our typical race debate, because when decidedly Cherokee issues are discussed, there are those amongst us who get our hackles up when a non-Indian decides...
Veterans honored at 111th Cherokee Indian Fair

Veterans honored at 111th Cherokee Indian Fair

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces were honored during activities at the 111th Cherokee Indian Fair in Cherokee, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 6.  The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians...
OBITUARY: Michael James Hunter Reed Sr.

OBITUARY: Michael James Hunter Reed Sr.

Michael James Hunter Reed Sr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Fredrick and Janice Reed; children, Mickala Dale Carver, Michael Hunter Reed, Jr., and Savannah Marie Reed; three grandchildren,...
OBITUARY: Thomas Harold Smith

OBITUARY: Thomas Harold Smith

Thomas Harold Smith, age 82, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Owle) Smith; son, Harold (wife, Wendy) Smith; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Thomas...