New Kituwah to present musical in Cherokee language

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   For two days in early June, the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center will be filled with the familiar tunes of “Beauty and the Beast” including the toe-tapping “Be Our Guest” and “Belle” – all of which will be sung...

Rains help end fire saga…for now

    By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   They say that April showers bring May flowers.  In this case, April showers brought an end to a fire dilemma in Cherokee that lasted over five days.  In the past week, Cherokee has had three wildfires that...

Updates on Cherokee wildfires

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   In the past week, Cherokee has had three wildfires that have burned over 300 acres.  Fires started in the Yellowhill, Big Cove and Birdtown Communities.  No injuries or structural damages were reported in any of the...

Yellowhill fire now 100 percent contained

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   What a difference a day makes.  Skies over Cherokee that were filled with smoke and ash on Monday, April 18 were much clearer on Tuesday, April 19 as a wildfire was contained.  Principal Chief Patrick Lambert...