Flint Gap Fire update (Sept. 19)

Flint Gap Fire update (Sept. 19)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Firefighters observed little fire activity on the Flint Gap Fire yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 18. While the current acreage estimate is 58 acres, only a few areas are actively burning within the perimeter. The fire is 0 percent contained;...
Kuwohi name restored as BGN approves application

Kuwohi name restored as BGN approves application

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   KUWOHI – The name of the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River has been restored to its original name.  The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) approved an application on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 that...
CCS School Board holds Sept. 16 meeting

CCS School Board holds Sept. 16 meeting

By BROOKLYN BROWN One Feather Reporter   CHEROKEE, N.C. – The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:47 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson. Members and...
Letts honored by Dinilawigi

Letts honored by Dinilawigi

By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Resolution No. 294 (2024) was taken up by Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) in its Thursday, Sept. 5 session and called for the addition of recognition for Mary Jane Letts as a visionary and collaborator with...